ABOUT US

Major Commercial Property Ltd and Fortune Property Leasing Group Ltd work in partnership to deliver high-quality temporary and emergency accommodation across London and surrounding boroughs.
We work closely with local authorities and our sister organisation, Major Housing Association, ensuring that all properties are let at fair, competitive rates in line with private rental sector standards, balancing value for landlords while helping councils meet urgent housing needs.
Our sourcing teams secure the properties; this role ensures they are let quickly, efficiently, and at the best possible value while keeping void periods to a minimum.

REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive experience and contacts within London local authority housing/homelessness teams.
• Proven ability to let properties to councils quickly, across multiple boroughs.
• Strong understanding of local authority procurement frameworks, nightly-let models, and temporary accommodation standards.
• Track record of meeting monthly occupancy and rental value targets.
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work remotely with minimal supervision.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• We are seeking a well-connected, results-driven professional with strong relationships across London borough housing and homelessness teams.
• This is a 3-month initial contract with:
• Clear monthly letting targets set in advance.
• A termination clause if KPIs are not achieved.
• The opportunity for long-term engagement with enhanced incentives if performance is strong.
• The successful candidate will focus on allocating existing stock to local authorities, negotiating competitive rates versus private sector rentals, and ensuring maximum occupancy levels across the portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary liaison for local authority housing & homelessness teams across London and surrounding boroughs.
• Market and allocate properties from our portfolio to local authorities quickly and effectively.
• Negotiate occupancy terms and rental rates competitive with private rental sector levels to maximise value for landlords while remaining council-friendly.
• Ensure all compliance documentation, safety standards, and tenancy agreements are completed before move-ins.
• Provide regular landlord updates on occupancy rates, lettings performance, and achieved rental returns.
• Maintain accurate records of allocations, agreements, and occupancy data for internal reporting and board reviews.
• Meet or exceed monthly letting KPIs set at the start of the contract period.