Senior procurement officer

Responsibilities To be responsible in line with Corporate and Departmental procedures for the direct line management of staff including; the recruitment, induction, training, and work allocation to ensure adequate levels of service and support etc. are maintained always. To deliver on all key performance and service standard indicators set for Procurement Officers directly line managed, ensuring all functions in relation to procurement are carried out, ensuring all properties are health and safety compliant and legal processes are followed. To be responsible for managing and responding to Members rsquo; enquiries and customer complaints within departmental, corporate, and legislative timescales and procedures and initiate correspondence and written and verbal briefings and reports for senior management, solicitors, and other statutory and non-statutory agencies. To maintain a detailed knowledge of relevant housing legislation and Council policy relating to the provision of accommodation including temporary accommodation, the private rented sector, and the work of Housing Solutions; responding to and advising the Property Place Manager on legislative changes impacting on the service. To work with management and contribute to the development, review and implementation of the Property Procurement Strategy and TA Reduction Programme for the procurement of properties required for homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation and move on into the private rented sector. Requirements The ability to supervise a team of staff developing and maintaining projects to supply accommodation for homeless households. A working knowledge of housing law relating to security of tenure and homelessness, and the ability to monitor contractual liabilities in relation to the supply and management of accommodation. Experience working in housing associations or council is required for this position The ability to communicate effectively, in writing or verbally, and negotiate with landlords and other agents to procure and manage suitable accommodation. The ability to prepare financial modelling for procurement schemes with multiple units. Contract Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract with the opportunity to extend PAYE via Umbrella Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm - 2 days in office and home/site visits If you are interested in this position AND meet the requirements, APPLY NOW