Job Description

Salary range: Grade 10 £43,680 £45,750 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Procurement Officer - Housing Supply & Private Sector Accommodation

About the role

Croydon Housing is looking for a proactive and commercially minded Procurement Officer to help secure suitable accommodation for households in housing need.

This role is focused on increasing the supply of temporary accommodation, direct lets and private rented sector homes by working closely with landlords, letting agents, developers and accommodation providers across Croydon and beyond. You will play a key role in helping households access safe and suitable accommodation quickly, reducing reliance on temporary accommodation and supporting value for money. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong housing market awareness, negotiation skills and a passion for delivering practical housing solutions.

What you will be doing

As Procurement Officer, you will:

• Procure and secure temporary accommodation, direct lets and private rented sector accommodation for households in housing need.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with private landlords, letting agents, developers and accommodation providers to increase housing supply.
• Promote landlord incentive schemes and other housing procurement initiatives to attract new accommodation providers.
• Negotiate rates, lease terms and contractual arrangements with providers.
• Tender, evaluate and onboard providers in line with council procedures and value for money principles.
• Inspect properties and complete inventories to ensure accommodation meets required housing and safety standards, including properties outside the borough.
• Monitor provider performance, compliance, costs and service standards.
• Analyse demand, cost and supply data to support procurement decisions and budget management.
• Work closely with Housing Needs, Temporary Accommodation and Move-On teams to match households to suitable homes.
• Respond to enquiries, complaints and stakeholder correspondence professionally and promptly.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who can build relationships, negotiate effectively and work at pace to deliver housing outcomes.

You will need:

• Experience working with private landlords, letting agents, developers or accommodation providers.
• Experience in housing procurement, lettings, temporary accommodation, homelessness or private rented sector work.
• Good knowledge of the private rented sector market and housing standards.
• Understanding of homelessness legislation and accommodation suitability requirements.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship management skills.
• Experience of contract monitoring, performance management and value for money.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet targets and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT, administrative and data management skills.

Why join Croydon Housing

Croydon Housing is focused on increasing housing supply, reducing temporary accommodation pressures and improving outcomes for residents facing homelessness.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with the housing market, secure accommodation solutions and make a real difference to households in urgent need.

Why join Croydon Housing

Croydon Housing is focused on improving services, reducing temporary accommodation reliance and helping residents access stable housing solutions. This role offers the opportunity to lead an important service that directly improves outcomes for households.

Our benefits include:

• Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating a supportive work environment where all staff can thrive.
• Career Development: We invest in our staff and support their development
• Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%, up to 31 days of annual leave (eligibility criteria apply) in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more, a commitment to your well-being and work-life balance with access to the confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
• Family Friendly provisions: Generous maternity leave and family leave provisions
• Work Life Balance: Options for flexible and agile working options in line with service demand
• Make a Difference: Be part of a council that is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through effective and compassionate housing management. At Croydon relationships matter and we are about strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change.

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Assessment date: wk commencing 25 May

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About Us

Croydon Council's priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council's new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.