Lettings Negotiator (Procurement)

Job Title: Lettings Negotiator (Procurement)
Location: Harrow Civic Hub, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT
Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership, on behalf of the London Borough of Harrow
Contract Type: Temporary (initial 3-month term, with potential extension)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Work Pattern: Hybrid - combination of remote work and office presence at Harrow Civic Hub

Pertemps is currently recruiting a motivated and committed Lettings Negotiator (Procurement) to support the growing team at the London Borough of Harrow. This temporary position offers a competitive hourly rate of £20.57 PAYE, in addition to access to professional training, opportunities for career progression, and 21 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays).

Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

" Secure high-quality, appropriately sized and located private sector accommodation to fulfil the Council's statutory homelessness duties.
" Develop partnerships with emergency accommodation providers, including hotels, to source temporary housing-negotiating competitive rates and ensuring compliance with legislative standards.
" Support wider Council housing needs by procuring accommodation for vulnerable groups such as care leavers, individuals with no recourse to public funds, and those experiencing mental health challenges.
" Ensure all sourced properties meet regulatory standards and offer best value, aligning with Pan London Rates where applicable.

Requirements:

" Experience working with private landlords or in homelessness services
" Strong negotiation skills and value-for-money focus
" Solid understanding of private rental markets, housing law, and health & safety standards
" Familiarity with welfare reform, benefits, and temporary accommodation systems
" Ability to inspect properties and assess compliance
" Confident working across teams and with external partners
" Effective communication and ability to deliver results under pressure

About us:
For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees.

London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.
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