Home Finder
Hillingdon Council · UK wide
Home Finder at Hillingdon Council, across the UK. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- UK wide
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 9 hours ago
- Closes
- 21 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
Reference https://jobs.hillingdon.gov.uk/vacancies/1154/home-finder.html
About the role
- Advertising Start Date: - 22 Oct 2026
- Directorate: - Residents Services
- Vacancy type: - Fixed term
- Salary: - £41,511 - £43,449 per annum
- About the role - Hillingdon Council is recruiting Home Finder Officers to support the delivery of private rented sector (PRS) supply and housing solutions. This is a key role at the heart of the housing system - helping residents access accommodation and increasing housing supply through landlord engagement. You will play an important role in preventing homelessness, reducing reliance on temporary accommodation and improving outcomes for residents.
Homefinder Officer (Property Procurement) - Focused on securing suitable private rented sector (PRS) accommodation for households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Home Finder Officer (Tenancy Sustainment) - Focused on providing practical advice, guidance and ongoing support to tenants who have recently moved into PRS accommodation secured through the Council, helping them to sustain their tenancy successfully.
Home Finder Officer (Allocations) - Focused on matching available PRS properties to suitable households, ensuring accommodation is allocated effectively to those who are homeless, threatened with homelessness, or currently living in temporary accommodation.
Please note that there are multiple vacancies available within the Homefinder Team. During the selection process, candidates may be considered for any of the three Homefinder Officer specialisms.
Secure homes. Build supply. Deliver outcomes.
About the opportunity You will work as part of the Home Finder team to secure housing and support residents into suitable accommodation.
You will:- Source and secure PRS properties for residents
- Build and manage relationships with landlords, agents and providers
- Support prevention, relief and move-on from temporary accommodation
- Negotiate terms and secure cost-effective housing solutions
- Inspect and assess properties to ensure suitability and compliance
- Promote the benefits of working with the Council to landlords
- Manage a pipeline of supply and deliver against procurement targets
Why this role matters
This role directly increases housing supply and reduces pressure on services.
You will:- Increase access to private rented accommodation
- Reduce reliance on temporary accommodationSup
- port residents into sustainable housing
- Improve system flow and housing outcomes
- Contribute to cost savings and MTFS delivery
We are looking for proactive individuals who can work externally and deliver results.
You will bring:- Experience in housing, property, procurement or a customer-facing role
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work to targets
- Commercial awareness or willingness to develop this skill
- Take ownership and deliver outcomes
- Focus on solutions and results
- Work collaboratively across teams and partners
- Thrive in fast-paced environments
- A high-impact role improving housing supply and outcomes
- Opportunities to develop skills in housing and procurement
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible and modern working arrangements
Interested? If you’re ready to secure homes, build partnerships and make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Reference: https://jobs.hillingdon.gov.uk/vacancies/1154/home-finder.html · Posted 9 hours ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via Hillingdon Council
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