Job Description

Aatom Recruitment is looking for OR(phone number removed) - Private Rented Sector Officer on behalf of a Local Authority.

Job Title: OR(phone number removed) - Private Rented Sector Officer

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Hours Per Week: 36

The main purpose of the role:

* The role leads on the day-to-day delivery and operation of the council’s Rental Support Scheme, securing and sustaining a supply of good quality private rented homes for households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, while expanding landlord engagement and improving access to suitable accommodation.

* It involves working to increase access to a supply of suitable private-rented properties, through building and maintaining relationships with private landlords, lettings and managing agents, delivering incentive offers and promotional activity, and negotiating effective tenancy arrangements that promote affordability and long-term stability.

* Strong operational delivery is essential, including managing onboarding, inspections, tenancy documentation, deposits, arrears, case records and performance reporting, as well as matching households efficiently to reduce temporary accommodation use and prevent homelessness.

* The role also provides focused support to Afghan and Ukrainian households, resolving tenancy issues, preventing arrears, maintaining rent guarantees and helping families secure long-term homes through practical advice, move-on planning, property searches and partnership working.

* Success requires strong organisation, empathy, clear communication, confident IT skills and experience in housing advice, PRS access, welfare benefits and move on planning, with the ability to work effectively with families, landlords, letting agents and partner agencies