Compliance and Procurement Officer - Rough Sleepers

Compliance & Procurement Officer
Kingston upon Thames
Homelessness & Mental Health Focussed Homelessness Service
12 Weeks
36 hours
£18.99 LTD / £16.19 PAYE (inc hol)
Looking for a role that makes a difference in your community? Join our Local Authority client as a Compliance & Procurement Officer, supporting property management and rehousing services for rough sleepers in Kingston upon Thames.


THE ROLE
Deliver high-quality service in managing property acquisition, renewals, re-lets, and hand-backs for private sector landlords and rough sleepers, while ensuring compliance and maintaining strong landlord relationships.

• Ensure properties meet safety standards and support rough sleeper rehousing placements.


• Conduct scheduled and responsive property visits, ensuring compliance with Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) for properties in and outside the borough.


• Liaise with landlords, housing providers, and contractors to meet Gas Safe and relevant legislative standards.


• Maintain detailed records, update compliance databases, and provide regular feedback on property interactions.


• Identify and report any non-compliance issues, HHSRS hazards, and Safeguarding concerns from stakeholders.


• Oversee property management expenditures and payments related to rough sleeper schemes.


• Prepare quarterly GLA reports and other required statistical data.

THE CANDIDATE
We are seeking a candidate with previous experience in a similar frontline public housing service role, especially in property compliance and procurement.

• Proven experience in marketing and procurement of private sector properties with a track record in lettings.


• Strong knowledge of housing law, security of tenure, and health and safety for temporary accommodations.


• Familiarity with private leasing schemes, including financial and operational considerations.


• Understanding of rough sleepers' needs within temporary accommodations.


• Skilled in partnership working, negotiation, and case management.

THE CONTRACT

• 36 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm


• 12 weeks with potential for extension or a permanent position


• Pay: £18.99 per hour LTD rate; PAYE equivalent is £16.19 per hour, inclusive of holiday.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee .

mcmillan @ servicecare .

org.

uk or call 01772 208966 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £25