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About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-impact homelessness reduction initiatives that improve outcomes for residents while supporting the council to reduce its reliance on costly temporary accommodation. As a Temporary Accommodation Specialist Project Officer, you will support the delivery of fast-paced, operational programmes that help households move into settled accommodation more quickly.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of programmes that reduce the use and cost of temporary accommodation
Help households move into suitable long-term housing more quickly by progressing cases and removing barriers
Coordinate the mobilisation of newly acquired or leased properties, ensuring they are brought into use without delay
Work closely with Housing Needs & Support, Property Services, Housing Management, landlords, and external partners to maintain delivery momentum
Track performance, maintain project plans, and produce reports to support governance and decision-making
Use data and insight to identify priority cohorts, high-cost placements, and opportunities for accelerated move-on
Support innovative housing solutions, including private rented sector access and supported accommodation pathways
Contribute to housing forums, engagement sessions, and “Find a Place” initiatives to help residents access sustainable housing

Requirements

Experience of homelessness or temporary accommodation services
Confident working in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment where coordination, organisation, and follow-through are critical
Experience working in homelessness, temporary accommodation, or housing services within a local authority or similar setting
Experience supporting delivery of initiatives that improve outcomes and reduce temporary accommodation use or cost
Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain momentum
Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, track performance, and support evidence-based decision-making
Experience of working collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders
A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Motivated team player, resilient and adaptable, with a strong commitment to improving housing outcomes for residents and delivering results at pace
Must provide a supporting statement that clearly shows how essential requirements are met

Skills

Coordination
Organisation
Follow-through
Analytical skills
Data interpretation
Performance tracking
Evidence-based decision-making
Collaboration
Problem-solving
Communication
Interpersonal skills

Location

Civic centre
Other locations from time to time

Work Type

Fixed term
Secondment
36 hours per week
Hybrid working options available
Flexible working options available

Experience Level

12 months experience

Salary/Compensations

£42,060 - £44,685 p.a. inc. London weighting

Benefits

Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment

About the Company

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

Equal Opportunity

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions.
We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk