Temporary Accommodation Coordinator

12 Month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment

£30,296 - £31,364 per annum

37 hours per week

Are you looking for a new challenge and willing to learn new skills? Do you thrive on varied work and problem-solving?

We have one vacancy on a 12-month fixed term contract or secondment. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, however reduced hours or a job share can be considered.

We are looking for someone to co-ordinate the management, use of, and maintenance of a portfolio of leased and owned accommodation used by Teignbridge District Council as temporary accommodation. You will be required to monitor, control and ensure cost efficiency through appropriate placements and timely moves within temporary accommodation.

You will deal with a variety of tasks ranging from managing the physical condition of the property, arranging repairs, tackling anti-social behaviour, investigating suspected abandonment and evictions.

Housing is a vital front-line service and the demand on our service is increasing. You would be joining a well-established team dedicated to working together to make a difference to people’s lives.

You will work from Forde House and satellite offices in Newton Abbot and Dawlish. You will also have regular business travel to other sites and properties managed within the district of Teignbridge.

You may not have worked in a similar role but may have transferrable skills, a willingness to learn and the aptitude required for the role. If you are interested and would like to know more, please contact Luke Rollo on 01626 215519 for an informal discussion.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

We can offer:

• Flexible and flexible working – Part office based and part home based.
• Free car parking (we also have close access to a mainline train station).
• Essential Car User Allowances.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
• Generously discounted gym membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
• Opportunities for career and self-development.
  
  

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in property management.
• Have knowledge of homelessness legislation.
• Have knowledge of landlord and tenant law.
• Have a wide ranging and up to date knowledge of safeguarding thresholds and support options.
• Be a problem solver, finding creative solutions to arising challenges.
• Be patient, level-headed and cool under pressure.
• Pay attention to details.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Read the job description and person specification - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Closing Date: Sunday 24 th November 2024 @ midnight

Interview Date: Thursday 5 th December 2024