Interim Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer

Client
:
Local Authority in Newham

Job Title
:
Interim Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer

Pay Rate
: £300 DAILY UMBRELLA

Hours
: 36 Hours a week (Mon-Fri)

Duration
:
Initial 3 month contract

Location
: HYBRID WORKING-Office based 3 days a week from Dockside, Newham

• Strong negotiation skills to secure improved TA rates with housing suppliers and to support step-down conversations with households.
• Experience working in local government housing or related homelessness/TA services, with a clear understanding of TA pressures faced by LAs.
• Proven ability to conduct case reviews, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and progress step-down pathways.
• Ability to actively source and progress Private Rented Sector (PRS) options as part of planned move-on from TA.
• Experience supporting resettlement and PRS move-on, including working with households to overcome barriers and engaging with landlords and agents.
• Comfortable working to weekly targets, with a sharp focus on the top 100 highest-cost cases followed by subsequent cohorts.
• Self‑starter able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain momentum without close supervision.
• Agile and adaptable, able to switch between negotiation, case review, supplier engagement, and resident‑facing work as required.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and work collaboratively with internal teams and external providers.
• Analytical mindset to track progress, identify trends, and contribute to TA cost‑reduction strategies.
• Ability to manage sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy, particularly in relation to move‑on and step‑down options for households.
• Outcome‑focused, pragmatic, and resilient in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

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