PRS Lettings Negotiator (Hybrid)

PRS Lettings Negotiator (Hybrid) needed in Lambeth, £23.51ph PAYE – Reference: OR111969

1-2 days office based

To lead on securing through individual negotiations a supply of private rented accommodation at affordable renting levels to use to meet housing need.

The post holder will authorise payments and ensure supply by negotiating rents and offering payments from the homelessness prevention fund to secure properties for a range of customer groups, including homelessness prevention and relief cases, move on from supported housing and move on from temporary accommodation.

To provide the necessary support for prospective tenants to enable them to start their tenancy.

To operate a property finding service by generating leads from a variety of sources including known landlords, web sites, publications and cold calling.

To provide information to landlords on services available, assist landlords in completing any property related administration and keep accurate records of all landlord contact details.

To provide information to landlords on their responsibilities, and advise them on how to meet them.

To carry out inspections of properties and write property inspection reports in order to assess their suitability for households in housing need, investigate any disrepair issues, identify potential health and safety hazards and make recommendations.

To liaise with Housing Advisors and other Housing Needs colleagues in order to assess prospective tenants’ suitability for private renting by reviewing their housing history and housing needs assessment, confirming their financial circumstances and ability to maintain a PRS tenancy.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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