Private Rental Sector Engagement Officer (Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership)

Company: Bridges Ltd
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Location: Huddersfield
Job Description:

The role will be part of our KBOP programme, working across Kirklees to prevent homelessness and support independence for people across Kirklees. The purpose of this role is to enable access to homes for the individuals we support by increasing access to high-quality private rented sector accommodation. Improving independence opportunities for participants to secure suitable and sustainable housing. You will be proactive and responsive, working across Kirklees to build and maintain strong relationships with private landlords. Acting as a point of support for all parties, problem solving any challenges identified in a collaborative and relational way. Improving access to accommodation for frontline delivery teams and the people they work alongside. Working closely with teams to understand where there are gaps in accessing homes and supporting them by identifying new locations, landlords and properties to meet the needs of each individual we support. You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across KBOP and KDASS and related programmes, to share expertise, learning and best practice, helping to strengthen housing pathways and maximise impact across the wider partnership. This role plays an important part in ensuring housing pathways are aligned with our strengths-based approach – supporting people to move into accommodation that reflects their aspirations, promotes independence, and contributes to long-term stability.

  • Increasing the number and diversity of landlords engaged and wanting to work with the project
  • Proactively building positive, collaborative relationships with landlords to create seamless housing and support pathways
  • Ensuring accommodation secured through the project meets appropriate housing standards
  • Working in partnership with delivery teams so housing options reflect participants’ strengths, needs and goals
  • Supporting delivery partners to understand private rented sector options available to participants
  • Liaising with local authority private sector housing teams to strengthen partnership working
  • Acting as a point of contact for staff accessing deposit or guarantor schemes
  • Attending landlord networking events to promote the project and explain available incentives.
  • Educating and empowering KBOP Delivery Providers and the people we support with regards to tenancy rights and applicable legislation.
  • Maintaining ongoing, constructive communication with landlords during tenancies to support positive outcomes for both landlords and participants
  • Contributing to marketing and promotional activity to widen the programme’s reach and impact

NB We value authenticity and are looking for applications that genuinely reflect your own experience, skills, and motivation for the role. While we recognise that some candidates may use AI tools for light support (for example, to check grammar or structure), we ask that all answers and application content are predominantly your own work

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Posted: October 6th, 2026