Council Liaison Officer (Housing)

at  County Rents

Unity Housing Support is a provider of housing services across London and the South East. With several products on the market, we have grown from strength to strength and are looking to further bolster our teams and expand further more.
With this in mind, we have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and versatile individual to join the team in a brand new role as, Council Liaison Officer.
The Council liaison officer is there to secure and maintain valuable relationships with Councils. They look to develop relationships with local authorities in order to secure business or contracts for our temporary accommodation service. Working to provide the very best opportunities for Unity Housing Support and our partners. Ensuring that nightly rates are kept at, or push market rates. This individual will ensure that the best deal is reached and maintained.
Our council liaison officer is an ambassador for our organisation and industry representing us at community and industry events.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience either working with or for local authorities regarding housing. (2 Years)
• Experience in sales or business development. (2 years)
• Excellent level of spoken and written English.
• Proficient with IT equipment and software, including Microsoft packages and Google documents.

EDUCATION:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

Social Housing: 2 years (required)
Business development: 2 years (preferred)

DUTIES:

• To make contact with and secure business from local authorities nationally to bring onto service new customers for the temporary accomodation branch of the organisation.
• To ensure the negotiation of the best rates possible for the properties provided under temporary accommodation.
• To maintain relationships with the local authorities and troubleshoot any concerns or complaints raised.
• To support and lead the letting department in ensuring stock is of the correct quality standards prior to being marketed to the local authorities.
• To support the company with daily operational matters as required.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:

• A background in business development.
• An understanding of homeless prevention duties and temporary accommodation.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Be versatile and able to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Be confident in the handling of complex and difficult situations.