Location
London Borough of Lewisham, primarily based at Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU. This role operates a hybrid working approach with a combination of office and home working.

Hours
Full Time - standard local government working hours.

Salary
£47,367 to £49,509 per annum (PO2). All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point for the grade, except where matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) is evidenced.

About the Role
Discover yourself in Lewisham where your work makes a difference to vibrant and culturally diverse communities. As a Property Negotiator, you will play a vital role in securing high-quality accommodation for households in housing need across the borough. You will work in a target-driven environment, building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, letting agents, developers, and accommodation providers to increase the supply of housing available to the Council.

You will be an excellent communicator and skilled negotiator, able to influence, persuade, and secure the best possible terms while delivering value for money. Your performance-driven and customer-focused approach will support the Council in meeting its housing objectives, reducing reliance on costly temporary accommodation, and achieving savings targets.

Your responsibilities will include procuring suitable properties in the private rented sector, negotiating lease and rental agreements, managing a portfolio of accommodation providers, and supporting the Council to meet its statutory housing duties. Experience in lettings, property, housing procurement, or business development is essential, with local authority or housing sector experience highly desirable. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills are key to success.

Benefits include excellent training and development opportunities, generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working and family friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, a range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.

Experience
Proven experience working in a target-driven environment within lettings, property, housing procurement, or business development. Previous local authority or housing sector experience is highly desirable.

About you
A high-performing and motivated individual committed to delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. Confident in building positive relationships with landlords, agents, and accommodation providers. Strong communication and negotiation skills to secure high-quality accommodation for households in housing need.

Qualifications
Full UK driving licence is required. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.