Acquisitions Officer (Housing)

This position is a full time temporary role based within a Local Authority.

Experience:

At least 2 years experience providing temporary accommodation in the public sector
Experience of using IT systems including MS Word and MS Excel to produce letters and other documents
Experience of Housing work, ability to recognize problems and identify defects and relevant remedial works.

Skills Required:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to impart complex information to clients, council officers at all levels, and a wide range of professionals, in a manner which is easily understood
Be numerate, able to interpret financial information and manage budgets
Be able to work effectively with others, co-operate with colleagues and help the team to achieve its goals.

Knowledge:

Basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills. Detailed knowledge of issues affecting landlords and occupiers in the Private Sector
Detailed knowledge of the Housing Act 1988 – The Housing Act 1996 Part VI, VII (as amended 2002)
Knowledge of Housing Benefit and Regulations
Knowledge of recent government initiatives in relation to homelessness and the allocation of social housing.