Private Rented Sector (PRS) Lettings Negotiator

SO2: £40,005 per annum incl. London Weighting, rising in annual increments to £41,286 per annum

2 x Secondment / Fixed Term (12 Months)

Hybrid / Full Time

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

The Council is embarking on an exciting transformation programme to help people who have been in long term temporary accommodation to move into a settled and stable home. We are looking for passionate and ambitious colleagues to join us on this journey, as we design and deliver services with people at their heart.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for two driven and resourceful individuals to join Lambeth’s dynamic new Temporary Accommodation Move On Team as lettings negotiators.

As someone experienced in lettings, you will be joining an ambitious team with a social purpose, negotiating with landlords to build a supply of rented properties which enable people to move into a settled home.

About the Team:

The number of Lambeth households in temporary accommodation has increased rapidly in recent years, as seen across London. We face a shared housing crisis and a limited supply of homes with which to help people. The significant cost of keeping households in temporary accommodation is increasing the pressure on council finances. In addition, we know that living in temporary accommodation for extended periods of time can impact people deeply, from their health and wellbeing to their relationships, education and access to employment.

At Lambeth we are investing in a newly formed Move On Team because we are determined to reverse this trend by supporting people into settled homes which provide them with the certainty and stability that is so needed, and to reduce the costs on the council budget.

Role overview

This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of building this new team and approach in Lambeth. You will join a well-established wider Leasing & Lettings Team but work specifically to find homes for people moving on from temporary accommodation.

The successful candidates will be passionate and motivated to support people out of homelessness. You will have strong people skills, an ability to build relationships and an ability to sell and market opportunities to landlords and agents.

You may have experience working in a local lettings agency with existing contacts, or a good understanding of the market and an eye for opportunities. You will be able to negotiate with landlords and agents, undertaking deals to secure homes and building trusted networks across different areas.

You will be purpose driven, ensuring that properties are suitable and meet standards, and that landlords understand their responsibilities for repairs and have respect for their tenants.

The successful candidates will be required to hold a valid Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/DBS.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

Please upload your CV and supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

'Previous applicants need not apply'

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Contact Information:

If you are interested in this role but feel uncertain about whether you meet everything in this job advert we encourage you to still apply, or to get in touch for an informal conversation with Yasmine Wayne, Leasing & Lettings Manager at ywayne@lambeth.gov.uk or contact on 020 7926 6455.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 13th October 2024

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.