Demand Officer - Homelessness Relief & Temporary Accommodation

36 hours per week | Hybrid (1 day on-site, remainder remote) | ASAP Start

21.91 PAYE (28.57 Umbrella, rising to 29.49 after 12 weeks) | Hybrid Working | East London | 3-Month Contract (Likely Extension)

• Demand Officer
• Temporary Role - 3 months with possible extensions
• Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
• Hybrid Working - 1 day per week in Stratford (Bridge Road Depot, E15 3LX), remainder remote
• PO1 - 21.91 PAYE (or Umbrella equivalent of 29.75 per hour)
• ASAP Start

We're recruiting for an experienced Demand Officer to join a busy Housing Needs service within a large London local authority.

This role sits primarily within the homelessness relief and temporary accommodation function , supporting households who are already homeless and require accommodation, move-on support, and longer-term housing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of homeless households and assess housing needs
• Arrange emergency and temporary accommodation placements
• Support customers to secure longer-term housing solutions
• Liaise with landlords, accommodation providers and internal teams
• Maintain accurate case records and performance data
• Ensure statutory homelessness duties are met
• Handle complex cases, enquiries and complaints
• Support vulnerable individuals and families through the homelessness process

About You

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Homelessness relief
• Temporary accommodation
• Housing needs
• Housing solutions
• Housing options
• Move-on services

You should have:

• Experience managing a high-volume housing or homelessness caseload
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation and the Homelessness Reduction Act
• Experience arranging or managing temporary accommodation placements
• Experience supporting homeless households into settled accommodation
• Strong case management and record-keeping skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Previous local authority housing experience (highly desirable)

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for housing professionals with strong relief, temporary accommodation, housing needs or move-on experience . Candidates from purely prevention-focused backgrounds may be less suited, as the team works predominantly with households requiring accommodation and active homelessness interventions.

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