Procurement & Contract Officer - London, United Kingdom - Tempting Recruitment

Tempting Recruitment

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Tempting Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a

local authority in the

West London region, to recruit experienced

Procurement & Contract Officer. If you are looking to increase your earnings for the year,

Contract: 3-6 months (

possible extension)

Salary:
£23 p/h umbrella

Start Date:
ASAP

Shift Pattern: 36 hours per week /Monday - Friday / 9:00am - 5:00pm
**HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE

DUTIES

To assist with developing and delivering strategies, policies, and programmes to ensure the effective supply and management of accommodation for homeless cases, with a strong focus on reducing levels of usage and promoting value for money.
To carry out inspections of properties in order to assess their suitability for households in housing need, investigate persistent disrepair complaints and/or to take property inventories for those properties. This will include some properties outside the Borough's boundaries.
To assess and authorise payments relating to the accommodation portfolio up to a certain limit and work with the finance team and Procurement and Contract Management Team Manager to ensure that effective systems for monitoring and evaluating the accommodation budget are in place.
To act as a contact for supplying landlords with established tenancies who are experiencing difficulties, including negotiating, and mediating with tenants/landlords to resolve problems, to ensure compliance with the legal framework and sustain or extend the length of tenancies.
To successfully tender, evaluate and let contracts to providers, ensuring quality, value for money and compliance with the Council's financial regulations and legal requirements, as well as those imposed by external agencies such as London Councils and the MHCLG.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
At least 2 years' experience within a Procurement & Contract Officer role or equivalent.
Experience of procurement and contract management including identifying and successfully addressing under performance.
An understanding of the private rented sector and of the issues relating to the acquisition of accommodation, including security of tenure, health and safety, housing standards, and housing benefit regulations.
This role will primarily focus on residents experiencing repairs and complaints for Temporary Accommodation residents and working closely with managing agents.

If you are interested in this position, know anyone who would be interested in this position or would like to know more about this position or any other positions we are recruiting for, please contact Olivia at Tempting Recruitment now

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to
**or contact Olivia on to discuss further.