We are recruiting for a Assistant Procurement Officer to join our Accommodation Procurement Team.

If you are passionate about supporting Housing Options customers and maintaining a strong supply of accommodation, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and able to build effective relationships with landlords and managing agents while ensuring compliance with procurement processes, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

To develop good working relationships with accommodation providers, establishing regular contact to help maintain the supply of accommodation to the Housing Options Service
To ensure all available properties are forwarded to the relevant teams in a timely manner, liaising with colleagues to ensure efficient letting of the same
Assist with enquiries from the Finance Team and hotelier’s/agents, other creditors, and debtors, monitoring any corrections and discrepancies so that all enquiries can be dealt with within agreed timescales. This includes but is not limited to checking and verifying landlord reserve and void period invoices
Assist with enquiries from the Finance Team and hotelier’s/agents, other creditors, and debtors, monitoring any corrections and discrepancies so that all enquiries can be dealt with within agreed timescales. This includes but is not limited to checking and verifying landlord reserve and void period invoices

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Knowledge of a range of software packages including Word, Excel plus database and workflow packages
Good standards of literacy and numeracy, capable of producing correspondence, reports, and information for a variety of audiences.
Seeks opportunities to build positive relationships with people from other teams and partners.
Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

This a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Our Benefits

Competitive salary £39,807 - £41,637
Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.