Salary: £38,923 - £43,749
Grade: Level 3 Zone 1
Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG
Contract Type: 1 x Permanent, 1 x 12m FTC
Hours: 36 Hours (Full Time)
Closing Date: Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 23:59
About Camden
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a dynamic and rewarding role within the temporary accommodation (TA) service, where you will be responsible for providing an enhanced, dedicated and proactive service for households approaching as homeless and those living in TA as the Council seeks to reverse the growing numbers of people living in temporary accommodation. The role is an integral part of transforming how we work with our residents and is key in ensuring households are offered suitable, affordable and sustainable homes in the private rented sector to prevent the need for temporary accommodation placements or reducing the length of time our residents spend in TA.
The role of the PRS Placements Adviser will be to directly support residents to explore and secure PRS opportunities and to maximise the supply of suitable private rented homes made available to people in need of a placement, in accordance with the council’s homelessness accommodation strategy and placement policy.
You will be responsible for negotiating rent and cash incentive levels with landlords & agents in accordance with Camden’s rates; you will undertake property inspections and drafting of works schedules, tenancy and housing benefit sign-ups, accompanied resident viewings, in accordance with the council’s homelessness accommodation strategy and placement policy.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
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All About You
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who shares our ambition to make Camden the best place to live and work. You will have a strong commitment to providing a relational service, with the best outcomes for residents at the heart of your work. You’ll bring experience in housing or property management, as well as a deep understanding of the Housing Act 1996, welfare benefits, and tenancy sustainment. Proactive and solution-focused, you will act swiftly to address issues and ensure that services are accessible, transparent, and responsive to the diverse needs of residents. Above all, you will have a caring approach, valuing collaboration and inclusivity, and working with the team to ensure that no one is left behind.
You will have excellent negotiation, customer care and IT skills and have an adaptable and resilient personality that thrives under pressure and are able to go the extra mile to achieve outstanding results. The successful candidates will be responsible for meeting challenging targets for homelessness prevention through the provision of suitable and affordable PRS accommodation.
You will help to prevent homelessness at an early stage to help people to avoid needing temporary accommodation and to leave it as quickly as possible.
You will ensure (through casework with applicants and landlords/agents and wider joint working) that tenancies set up via Camden’s PRS schemes are sustainable.
The successful candidate will ideally be someone with experience of procuring, managing or letting private rented sector housing or someone looking to change direction and be able to show a commitment to a career in local government within the homelessness sector evidenced by skills gained in related studies, employment or voluntary work. They will demonstrate adaptable skills, knowledge, and commitment as required to meet the demands of the key accountabilities.
Working knowledge of related legislation such as Protection from Eviction Act, environmental health legislation and welfare benefit legislation is beneficial. A working knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Part VII and the Private Rented Sector (PRS) market is desirable.
We're passionate about building a better Camden, and our housing services are at the heart of that mission. To learn more about the exciting work we're doing and why now is the perfect time to join us, watch our video here.
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:
Wellbeing support and activities
Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.
Inclusion and Belonging
At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment.
Agile working
At Camden we view work as an activity, not a place. We focus on performance, not presenteeism. We create trusting relationships, we embrace innovation rather than bureaucracy and we value people. Collaboration is the Camden way, silo working isn’t.
At Camden we are proud to be one of Hire Me My Way’s inaugural campaign supporters. Hire Me My Way is a national campaign led by Timewise, designed to increase the volume of good quality jobs that can be worked flexibly in the UK (www.HireMeMyWay.org.uk). Hire Me My Way aims to treble the number of available good quality flexible jobs to 1 million by 2020.
Asking for Adjustments
At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.
Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.
We’re Camden, a borough with a proud history and a bold, progressive future.
At Camden Council, we’re not just about services, we’re about people. Our vision is to make Camden a better borough, one that’s inclusive, sustainable, and fair.
We put our residents and communities at the heart of everything we do. From tackling inequality and championing local voices, to leading climate action and designing services with people, not just for them, Camden is where innovation meets compassion.
As an employer, we’re committed to being people-centred, inclusive, and ambitious. Whether you're a resident, partner, or future colleague, you’ll find that Camden is not just a place to work or live, but a place to grow, belong, and make a real difference.
💬 Relational in our leadership
💡 Forward-thinking in our services
🌍 Inclusive in our culture
Join us in shaping a Camden where everyone can thrive.
