Full Time, Permanent
An opportunity has arisen within the Private Renting Team, due to the demand of the service.
We are looking for a Lettings Negotiator to join our friendly team in this challenging role delivering a high commercial sourcing service.
We look to create opportunities for rehousing within the private rented sector at a significant scale to assist in the prevention of homelessness.
Working as part of the team you will be delivering a high-quality frontline service. Along with working with citizens to support them in their search for a new home you will be engaging with landlords and agents advising on our incentives package to create availability of suitable private rental accommodation including temporary and long term housing options.
As a lettings negotiator you will need to have strong negotiation skills, good time management along with the ability to prioritise your workload and a positive mind set.
You will be assisting colleagues from our housing options service in preventing homelessness for households in crisis and will be looking to forge stronger links with private sector landlords and agents.
A driving license would be advantageous.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
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