Accommodation Finding Officer x 6

Permanent

Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Birmingham City Council are looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join the Accommodation Finding Team. This is an important frontline role where you will support the delivery of housing solutions that enable the Council to meet its statutory homelessness duties and wider housing priorities.

You will play a key role in sourcing and securing suitable accommodation across the city, with a focus on developing Private Rented Sector (PRS) opportunities and identifying alternative housing solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact service, helping to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation while responding to increasing demand and complex housing needs.

You will be part of a forward-thinking service, supporting innovation, improving outcomes, and making a real difference to the lives of citizens.

What you will be doing

In this role, you will:

Support the day-to-day operation of the Accommodation Finding Service
Identify and secure suitable accommodation, including Private Rented Sector (PRS) properties and alternative housing solutions
Develop and maintain effective relationships with landlords, housing providers, and key stakeholders
Ensure all accommodation meets statutory requirements and agreed service standards
Maintain accurate property records and contribute to property portfolio management and matching processes
Support property inspections and ensure compliance with safety and legislative requirements
Contribute to marketing and engagement activity to maintain a consistent pipeline of properties
Negotiate with landlords and housing providers to secure suitable and sustainable accommodation solutions
Use data and market intelligence to identify new housing supply opportunities
Support tenancy set-up processes, including agreements, inventories, and incentive schemes
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to improve housing outcomes for customers

About you

We are looking for a confident and driven individual who can work effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

You will bring:

Experience in a sales, marketing, housing, or business development role
A proven track record of achieving targets and delivering results in a performance-driven environment
Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with landlords and partners
Good negotiation and influencing skills to secure accommodation solutions
Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
The ability to analyse information and use data to support service delivery and improvements
Knowledge of the Private Rented Sector, homelessness, and relevant housing legislation
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and respond to changing priorities
A commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and improving outcomes for residents

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team quoting reference 4407 <Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk>

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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