Property Negotiator

Property Negotiator

The Property Negotiator role is responsible for negotiating and procuring various forms of accommodation in order to either prevent homelessness or to fulfil The Council’s statutory duties for eligible clients, at the best price, in a cost-effective manner that provides value for money to the Council. You will work with the market to increase the amount of PRS accommodation available for use in homelessness prevention, reducing the use of emergency and temporary accommodation.

You will source accommodation for the client group that is both suitable and affordable, and that complies with legislative requirements, preventing legal challenges. You will also record and monitor service delivery issues and complaints as they arise, liaising with landlords and agents to address and remedy issues as appropriate. You will provide advice and guidance to landlords with the purpose of gaining trust in the PRS market and develop relationships with those landlords, therefore increasing supply of accommodation for use.

How to apply:

This role requires that you upload 2 documents - in the "Document upload" section of the online application form.

1. A supporting statement addressing how you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. Your supporting statement should be around 2 pages in A4 format.

2. Full work history document completed since leaving full time education, as this is a safeguarding role and requires you to work with Children and/or vulnerable adults.

• Why it's great to work for Enfield Council

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 12 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Closing date : midnight 6th May 2021

Interview date : TBC

If you have difficulties accessing this information, please contact Paula Dixon 0208 132 1044 paula.dixon@enfield.gov.uk

For more information or discussion with the manager about the role please contact Louise Bond 0208 132 1271 or Yakoob Jamaluddin 0208 132 2854

A texphone (minicom) is provided for those with a hearing or speech impairment on 0208 379 4419.

"This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the Welfare of Children, young people and Vulnerable Adults and expects all staff volunteers to share in this commitment".

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 12 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.