PRS Negotiator

Full Job Description

PRS Lettings Negotiator 

SO2: Starting salary £40,005 per annum incl LW

Hybrid working

Contract type: One year fixed term

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.  To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.  

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

Our aim is to provide excellent customers service to our residents and all key stakeholders. Supportive teamwork is the ethos of our team as well as supporting our vulnerable residents. Lambeth Lettings are looking for a motivated and experienced lettings negotiator to join successful and forward-thinking property procurement team. 

About the Role:

As a lettings negotiator you will take on lead on securing trough individual negotiations a supply of private rented accommodation at affordable level for customers in housing need. You will be operating a telephone-based sales of procurement and negotiating affordable rents and incentives.

Postholder will be liaising with landlords and agents, coordinating block viewings, carrying out occasional property inspections and property conditions checks, ensuring accurate property records are maintained.

You will be providing the necessary support for prospective tenants to enable them to start their tenancy.

You will need to be organized and methodical and have the ability to manage multiple functions and meet targets and deadlines. 

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Working closely with other teams and key stakeholders to achieve sustainable tenancies. 
• Providing a proactive and customer focused service.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative worker and supportive team player.
• Effective communicator, conflict resolution, good written skills.
• Self-motivated, good attention to detail, flexible and responsive.
• Excellent negotiator.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Cedrick Bokwa at  .

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 7^th January 2024.

Shortlisting: 8^th January 2024.

Interviews: 22^nd January 2024

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.
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How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .