Temporary Accommodation Co-ordinator - Teignbridge District Council
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £28,371 - £29,439
We have two fixed term contract or secondment vacancies: one 18-month contract and one 24-month contract.
We are looking for someone to co-ordinate the management, use and maintenance of temporary accommodation used by Teignbridge District Council. You will directly manage units of temporary accommodation in Council owned property, such as Albany House and Luscombe Terrace. You will be required to monitor, control and ensure cost efficiency through appropriate placements and timely moves within temporary accommodation.
You will be expected to 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.
We can offer:
• Flexible working;
• Agile working - part office based and part home based;
• Essential Car User Allowances;
• 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, having worked in similar roles;
• 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;
• Enjoy solving problems. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions. You don’t get flustered easily. If you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig until you find it;
• Like helping people. You are patient, level-headed and cool under pressure;
• Pay attention to details. As far as you’re concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. You stay focused and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch;
• Communicate clearly. You can explain just about anything to anyone, and are comfortable communicating in writing and on the phone;
• Be able to think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When things change you flex;
• Be self-motivated. You volunteer for new challenges without being asked. You’re going to take ownership of the time you spend with us and truly make a difference.
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.
For an informal discussion, please contact Luke Rollo on 01626 215519.
Interview Date: 12 October 2023