Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer

• Locations

  Slough, Berkshire

• Salary

  £156 - £200 per day

• Sector

  Homelessness, Housing, Revenues & Benefits

• Type

  Contract / Interim

Are you a Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer looking for work in Berkshire?

Morgan Hunt’s Public Sector and Government client based in Berkshire is looking to recruit a Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer to provide support throughout a busy period.

This assignment has been deemed inside of IR35.

As a Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient management and allocation of temporary accommodation (TA) to individuals and families who have approached the Council for housing advice. You will manage temporary accommodation voids from vacation to re-letting, ensuring that target timescales and budget guidelines are met, while also reducing the reliance on costly Bed and Breakfast/Hotel accommodations.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Manage void temporary accommodation properties, processing them from vacation to re-let efficiently and within target timescales and budget constraints.
• Ensure the best use of available temporary accommodation, managing moves within different forms of TA and minimizing the use of Bed and Breakfast/Hotel accommodation.
• Oversee the allocation and letting of temporary accommodation to those in housing need, ensuring the correct and fair allocation of properties in line with Council policy.
• Provide housing advice and support to clients, including explaining their options and rights in relation to temporary housing.
• Work closely with internal departments, landlords, and external agencies to secure suitable properties and ensure smooth transitions for tenants.
• Maintain accurate records of all void properties, allocations, and moves within TA, ensuring compliance with housing legislation and internal processes.
• Monitor performance targets and budgets, reporting on the use of temporary accommodation and identifying opportunities for service improvements.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to temporary accommodation and homelessness prevention.

If you’re looking to work for a Public Sector and Government client based in Berkshire, and feel you meet the essential criteria outlined above to be a Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer, please contact the team with an up-to-date CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.