Supply and Acquisitions Support Officer

Our Supply and Acquisitions service works with private sector landlords, registered housing providers and council colleagues to help meet the housing needs of local people. In this rewarding role, you'll provide efficient operational support and a helpful, customer-focused service. You'll manage information, maintain accurate records, coordinate appointments and communications, and help customers understand the housing incentives and options available to them. You'll work closely with colleagues across Housing Solutions, Adult Services, Children's Services, allocations and anti-social behaviour services. Your work will support our wider aim of delivering decent, affordable homes and making Milton Keynes a better place to live.,

• Provide a responsive, customer-focused service and operational support across the Supply and Acquisitions service.
• Prepare reports, update systems, manage shared email and digital work, coordinate diaries and support agreed communication plans.
• Schedule Housing Health and Safety Rating System inspections and make sure outcomes are recorded accurately and promptly.
• Explain available housing incentives and plans clearly, helping customers understand their options.
• Work collaboratively with council colleagues, registered housing providers, private sector landlords and other partners.
• Consider support needs and risks, maintain clear records and make appropriate referrals or escalate safeguarding and safety concerns.
  
  You'll need knowledge of the relevant legal and statutory requirements, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly., Relevant formal education or training in housing, commissioning or a related area, or comparable practical experience.
• A good understanding of the legal requirements affecting housing, commissioning, supply and acquisitions, with a willingness to keep your knowledge current.
• Confident in building respectful and effective working relationships with customers, colleagues and external partners.
• Calm and measured when priorities change or situations become challenging, with the judgement to identify and escalate risks.
• Practical knowledge of current issues affecting social housing and private housing, supported by a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Strong digital, written and verbal communication skills, together with a dedicated, respectful and collaborative approach.
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks If you're offered the role, you'll be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks as part of our pre-employment process. These checks include a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and verification of your employment history for the past three years, including confirmation through employment references for this time period.

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti-racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services. [skillsforcare.org.uk] We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have an independent and unrestricted right to work in the UK, without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.


• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.