Job Description
Salary range: £42,060 – £44,685 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Fixed term/Secondment (12 months)
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time
Overview
Help shape the future of homelessness services in Brent. The council is pursuing a far‑reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community.
Role Summary
As a Temporary Accommodation Specialist Project Officer you will support the delivery of fast‑paced, operational programmes that help households move into settled accommodation more quickly, from coordinating the mobilisation of newly acquired homes to progressing targeted move‑on activity for households in high‑cost placements.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of programmes that reduce the use and cost of temporary accommodation.
- Help households move into suitable long‑term housing more quickly by progressing cases and removing barriers.
- Coordinate the mobilisation of newly acquired or leased properties, ensuring they are brought into use without delay.
- Work closely with Housing Needs & Support, Property Services, Housing Management, landlords, and external partners to maintain delivery momentum.
- Track performance, maintain project plans, and produce reports to support governance and decision‑making.
- Use data and insight to identify priority cohorts, high‑cost placements, and opportunities for accelerated move‑on.
- Support innovative housing solutions, including private rented sector access and supported accommodation pathways.
- Contribute to housing forums, engagement sessions, and “Find a Place” initiatives to help residents access sustainable housing.
Qualifications
- Experience of working in homelessness, temporary accommodation, or housing services within a local authority or similar setting.
- Experience supporting the delivery of initiatives that improve outcomes and reduce temporary accommodation use or cost.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain momentum.
- Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, track performance, and support evidence‑based decision‑making.
- Experience of working collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders.
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A motivated team player, resilient and adaptable, with a strong commitment to improving housing outcomes for residents and delivering results at pace.
Benefits
- Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays.
- Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS).
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles.
- Supportive family‑friendly policies for parents, guardians, and carers.
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans.
- Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities.
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this, and therefore encourages applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self‑identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section of the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
As a disability‑confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including non‑visible disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk.
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.
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