Compliance & Procurement Officer (Rough Sleepers)

Compliance & Procurement Officer (Rough Sleepers) We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Kingston area who is actively seeking a Compliance & Procurement Officer to contribute to their Rough Sleepers Team. Agency Contract Position | Location: KT1 | Hourly Rate £16 - £20 per hour (Negotiable based on experience) Role Overview: Deliver a high-quality service to private sector landlords and rough sleepers, ensuring smooth property acquisition, renewals, re-lets, and property hand-backs, while managing landlord relationships. Ensure all properties meet required safety standards, supporting the Rehousing Team with the placement of rough sleepers. Conduct both responsive and scheduled property visits to ensure compliance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) for properties within and outside of Kingston. Liaise with housing providers, landlords, and contractors to ensure adherence to Gas Safe regulations and all other relevant legislative requirements. Maintain detailed records of property visits, updating property compliance databases, and responding to requests for progress statistics. Provide feedback on landlord, contractor, and resident interactions. Identify and report non-compliance issues, hazards under HHSRS, and Safeguarding concerns raised during visits or by landlords, contractors, residents, or other stakeholders. Oversee payments and record expenditure related to property management for rough sleeper schemes. Provide quarterly reports to the Greater London Authority (GLA) and other statistical data as required.Knowledge: Housing law and security of tenure, including Assured Shorthold Tenancies, licences, and non-secure tenancies. Repairing obligations, health and safety standards for temporary accommodation, and private sector housing. Private leasing schemes, focusing on procurement and management, and their financial and operational considerations. Understanding the needs of rough sleepers in temporary accommodation.Desired Experience: Frontline public housing service experience. Marketing and procurement of private sector properties, with a proven track record in lettings. Partnership working, negotiation, and casework expertise.For further details or to apply, kindly submit your interest, and a detailed Job Description will be shared with suitable candidates. *We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity* To apply for this role please email & call Dane on (phone number removed)