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Home Finder - Hillingdon Council Skip to main content Vacancies Hillingdon Council Jobs Vacancies 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Login Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Login Forgot Password? Register Hillingdon Council Jobs Home Finder Posted on 22 October 2026 Save job Apply Closing date: 06 November 2026 Department Housing Department is a required field Salary £41,511 - £43,449 per annum Vacancy type Fixed term Hours per week 36 Home Vacancies Home Finder 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 This is a fast-paced, outward-facing role requiring strong communication, negotiation skills and the ability to deliver results in a challenging housing market. 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 Who we’re looking for 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 We want people who: Take ownership and deliver outcomes Focus on solutions and results Work collaboratively across teams and partners Thrive in fast-paced environments What you can expect A high-impact role improving housing supply and outcomes Opportunities to develop skills in housing and p