2 interim estates accommodation lead jobs found

Job Title: Procurement Officer (Property & Accommodation) Location: North West London (Hybrid Working) Rate: £27.70 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Interim / Contract About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to support the procurement of good-quality temporary and private sector accommodation in North West London. This role plays a vital part in meeting the Council’s statutory duties to homeless households and other vulnerable client groups. The successful candidate will have proven experience procuring properties, working directly with landlords and accommodation providers, and leading negotiations and meetings to secure value-for-money accommodation. Key Responsibilities Negotiate and procure suitable private sector accommodation to meet statutory housing duties Source accommodation of appropriate type, size, quality, and location Establish and develop relationships with landlords, letting agents, hoteliers, and emergency accommodation...

Children’s Social Care Commissioning Manager Initial 3-month contract | 35 hours per week £300 per day (Umbrella) Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office (Morden Civic Centre) Merton Council is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Care Commissioning Manager to join our Integrated Commissioning Team on an interim basis. This is a critical role at a time of significant development within our placements portfolio, with a particular focus on strengthening our commissioning arrangements for vulnerable children and young people. About the Role This role will lead high-priority areas of children’s social care commissioning, with a strong emphasis on: Placements commissioning, including fee negotiation and commercial management Finalising future arrangements for semi-independent accommodation (16–18) and associated housing pathways Shaping and developing the residential care market, including contributing to the potential development of a new children’s home in Merton Driving...