Locality Manager (South East) Location: South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Locality Manager (South East) Location: South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Locality Manager (North East) Location: North East (e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Leicester, Coventry, Cambridge) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the North East (e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Leicester, Coventry, Cambridge), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Locality Manager (North East) Location: North East (e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Leicester, Coventry, Cambridge) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the North East (e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Leicester, Coventry, Cambridge), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Locality Manager (Central) Location: Central area (e.g. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Cherwell, Warwick) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the Central area (e.g. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Cherwell, Warwick), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: • Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement • Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained • Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working • Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services • Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards • Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners • Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction • Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability • Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: • Experience in housing management or community services • A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding • Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams • Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills • The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes • Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Locality Manager (Central) Location: Central area (e.g. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Cherwell, Warwick) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the Central area (e.g. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Cherwell, Warwick), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: • Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement • Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained • Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working • Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services • Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards • Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners • Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction • Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability • Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: • Experience in housing management or community services • A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding • Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams • Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills • The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes • Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Social Housing Assessment and Lettings Officer for our client a government organisation in Wembley. The successful post holder will investigate and assess all households who apply for housing under the Housing Act 1985 and Housing Act 1996 (Part VI). This includes registering new and general housing applicants; undertaking verifications, including home visits and organising medical assessments; notifying applicants of their housing assessment priority and management and administration for existing applications. The post-holders will also support the management and administration of the choice-based lettings service, including prioritisation of applicants for viewings/offers, dealing with customer enquiries and organising the advertisement of properties. This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with 3 days in the office per week. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Investigate and assess all applicants under the Housing Act 1985 and Housing Act 1996 (Part VI), Localism Act 2011 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 to assess whether housing is required. This may include interviewing applicants to determine their eligibility, making detailed enquires to other organisations to verify information, and carrying out home visits in order to confirm/evaluate housing circumstances. Prioritise all applicants in the appropriate category and banding in line with the organisation's allocation policy and other guidelines. To write and serve decision letters on all applications, explaining the reasons for their decision and advising them of their right to review. Work closely with the Housing Management Team to ensure that mutual exchanges, successions, tenancy assignments, management transfers and tenancy terminations are dealt with efficiently and in accordance with legislation and policy and procedures. Investigate cases of racial or sexual harassment or other forms of unacceptable behaviour in accommodation and take appropriate action. Contribute to the maintenance of the choice based letting system which enables applicants to bid for properties, including the advertising and marketing of available properties. Make appropriate nominations and allocations to all social housing accommodation that the organisation owns or has nomination rights to. To do so within agreed timescales to minimise voids periods and potential financial loss to the organisation. Provide accurate advice to households regarding their offer and consequences of refusals. Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of complex legislation, case law and government guidance concerning the organisation's statutory duties and maintain a working knowledge of related housing, property, immigration and family legislation. Make all necessary referrals to relevant services or departments, including the organisation's medical officer, social care services and housing options services, and investigate high need or exceptional cases. This will include preparing reports for the allocations and social panels where required. Amend and update cases, properties and schemes on the LOCATA system and advise applicants on the use of the service. This will include monitoring and identifying any anomalies in bidding patterns and taking action to address issues, such as non-bidding or inappropriate bidding. Personal Requirements: Standard DBS check. Knowledge of core legislation such as the Housing Act 1985, the Housing Act 1996 (Part VI), Homelessness Act 2002, Localism Act 2011, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, related rehousing issues and case law. Knowledge of supply and demand issues related to social housing in an inner London Local Authority. Knowledge of legislation and best practice relating to the letting of social housing and the use of choice based lettings systems. Understanding of housing need and homelessness issues in the Borough. Experience of giving advice to customers and working with vulnerable groups. Experience of assessing Housing Waiting List applications and applying the terms of current legislation and policy and procedures. Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £28.19 per hr Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
May 07, 2026
Seasonal
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Social Housing Assessment and Lettings Officer for our client a government organisation in Wembley. The successful post holder will investigate and assess all households who apply for housing under the Housing Act 1985 and Housing Act 1996 (Part VI). This includes registering new and general housing applicants; undertaking verifications, including home visits and organising medical assessments; notifying applicants of their housing assessment priority and management and administration for existing applications. The post-holders will also support the management and administration of the choice-based lettings service, including prioritisation of applicants for viewings/offers, dealing with customer enquiries and organising the advertisement of properties. This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with 3 days in the office per week. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Investigate and assess all applicants under the Housing Act 1985 and Housing Act 1996 (Part VI), Localism Act 2011 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 to assess whether housing is required. This may include interviewing applicants to determine their eligibility, making detailed enquires to other organisations to verify information, and carrying out home visits in order to confirm/evaluate housing circumstances. Prioritise all applicants in the appropriate category and banding in line with the organisation's allocation policy and other guidelines. To write and serve decision letters on all applications, explaining the reasons for their decision and advising them of their right to review. Work closely with the Housing Management Team to ensure that mutual exchanges, successions, tenancy assignments, management transfers and tenancy terminations are dealt with efficiently and in accordance with legislation and policy and procedures. Investigate cases of racial or sexual harassment or other forms of unacceptable behaviour in accommodation and take appropriate action. Contribute to the maintenance of the choice based letting system which enables applicants to bid for properties, including the advertising and marketing of available properties. Make appropriate nominations and allocations to all social housing accommodation that the organisation owns or has nomination rights to. To do so within agreed timescales to minimise voids periods and potential financial loss to the organisation. Provide accurate advice to households regarding their offer and consequences of refusals. Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of complex legislation, case law and government guidance concerning the organisation's statutory duties and maintain a working knowledge of related housing, property, immigration and family legislation. Make all necessary referrals to relevant services or departments, including the organisation's medical officer, social care services and housing options services, and investigate high need or exceptional cases. This will include preparing reports for the allocations and social panels where required. Amend and update cases, properties and schemes on the LOCATA system and advise applicants on the use of the service. This will include monitoring and identifying any anomalies in bidding patterns and taking action to address issues, such as non-bidding or inappropriate bidding. Personal Requirements: Standard DBS check. Knowledge of core legislation such as the Housing Act 1985, the Housing Act 1996 (Part VI), Homelessness Act 2002, Localism Act 2011, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, related rehousing issues and case law. Knowledge of supply and demand issues related to social housing in an inner London Local Authority. Knowledge of legislation and best practice relating to the letting of social housing and the use of choice based lettings systems. Understanding of housing need and homelessness issues in the Borough. Experience of giving advice to customers and working with vulnerable groups. Experience of assessing Housing Waiting List applications and applying the terms of current legislation and policy and procedures. Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday - Friday Pay: £28.19 per hr Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
Housing Officer Bournemouth Hybrid Rate: £22.98 per hour IR35 Status: Inside Initial Contract Length: 6 months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 37 Hours: 8:30 - 17:00 Role Summary This is an opportunity to join a local authority housing team in Bournemouth, providing a high-quality housing service focused on sustaining tenancies and resolving complex housing issues. You will manage a varied and challenging caseload, act as an escalation point for colleagues and customers, and work closely with internal teams and external agencies to deliver effective housing solutions. The role also offers the chance to contribute to service improvements, small projects, and policy development. What you will do as a Housing Officer - Act as an escalation point for complex tenancy and housing issues, including allocations, applications, and assessments - Manage a complex caseload covering areas such as anti-social behaviour, safeguarding, fraud, and tenancy breaches - Investigate cases, determine appropriate actions, and progress enforcement proceedings in line with legislation and policy - Serve legal notices, attend court, and present evidence while liaising with legal teams, police, and other stakeholders - Lead and co-ordinate responses to issues such as anti-social behaviour and domestic abuse, including multi-agency working - Engage with tenants and residents, providing advice and support to resolve issues and improve service delivery - Contribute to small projects, service improvements, and policy development within the housing team What you will need as a Housing Officer - Diploma qualification or equivalent experience (CIH qualification desirable) - Strong knowledge of housing legislation, tenant and landlord rights - Experience managing complex caseloads within housing management - Proven experience handling enforcement and legal proceedings - Experience dealing with anti-social behaviour cases and safeguarding concerns - Ability to communicate effectively and influence outcomes in challenging situations - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload under pressure What's on offer - Competitive rate of £22.98 per hour - Hybrid working arrangement - Opportunity to work within a supportive local authority environment - Exposure to complex and varied housing cases - Potential for contract extension Apply NOW or contact me directly to discuss this Housing Officer opportunity in more detail.
May 07, 2026
Contractor
Housing Officer Bournemouth Hybrid Rate: £22.98 per hour IR35 Status: Inside Initial Contract Length: 6 months Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: 37 Hours: 8:30 - 17:00 Role Summary This is an opportunity to join a local authority housing team in Bournemouth, providing a high-quality housing service focused on sustaining tenancies and resolving complex housing issues. You will manage a varied and challenging caseload, act as an escalation point for colleagues and customers, and work closely with internal teams and external agencies to deliver effective housing solutions. The role also offers the chance to contribute to service improvements, small projects, and policy development. What you will do as a Housing Officer - Act as an escalation point for complex tenancy and housing issues, including allocations, applications, and assessments - Manage a complex caseload covering areas such as anti-social behaviour, safeguarding, fraud, and tenancy breaches - Investigate cases, determine appropriate actions, and progress enforcement proceedings in line with legislation and policy - Serve legal notices, attend court, and present evidence while liaising with legal teams, police, and other stakeholders - Lead and co-ordinate responses to issues such as anti-social behaviour and domestic abuse, including multi-agency working - Engage with tenants and residents, providing advice and support to resolve issues and improve service delivery - Contribute to small projects, service improvements, and policy development within the housing team What you will need as a Housing Officer - Diploma qualification or equivalent experience (CIH qualification desirable) - Strong knowledge of housing legislation, tenant and landlord rights - Experience managing complex caseloads within housing management - Proven experience handling enforcement and legal proceedings - Experience dealing with anti-social behaviour cases and safeguarding concerns - Ability to communicate effectively and influence outcomes in challenging situations - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload under pressure What's on offer - Competitive rate of £22.98 per hour - Hybrid working arrangement - Opportunity to work within a supportive local authority environment - Exposure to complex and varied housing cases - Potential for contract extension Apply NOW or contact me directly to discuss this Housing Officer opportunity in more detail.
Housing Advice Officer needed! Salary: 20.98ph Location: Mandela House, CB2 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm 37hs a week Till July 2026 The purpose of this role is: To provide specialist and comprehensive housing advice and options to members of the public and delivering the Council's statutory homelessness functions, focussed on preventing and relieving homelessness while managing expectations. The post holder will assess customers' needs and housing options, agreeing these in the form of a 'personal housing plan'. For customers who are threatened with homelessness this will mean working to prevent homelessness or identify alternative housing options. The post holder will be responding to immediate homelessness situations and arranging placement in emergency accommodation. Where a homeless application is triggered, the post holder will make key decisions about whether the Council's statutory duties have been discharged and issue formal decision notifications. Work with colleagues and other professionals to offer enhanced housing options which address the problems that are the root cause of the homelessness with a view to securing and sustaining accommodation. The post holder will be offering housing advice pertaining to landlord and tenant law; housing rights; defending possession proceedings and assessing housing need with reference to the Lettings Policy and sub-regional Choice Based Lettings system. The role will bring the post holder into contact with customers with a range of needs. Some are complex, including mental health, substance misuse, offending history, abuse and exploitation and require an objective, empathetic, non-judgemental approach. Experience: Demonstrable experience of providing high level customer service Practical experience of providing complex advice to the public Practical experience of negotiating and exerting influence to achieve desired outcomes Interpreting and applying complex information including legislation, guidance and caselaw Experience of working effectively on your own initiative Experience of contributing and working effectively as part of a team and wider organisation Knowledge: Legislation and guidance pertaining to homelessness, housing, social housing allocations and associated public sector provisions Understanding of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness Apply today! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
May 06, 2026
Seasonal
Housing Advice Officer needed! Salary: 20.98ph Location: Mandela House, CB2 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm 37hs a week Till July 2026 The purpose of this role is: To provide specialist and comprehensive housing advice and options to members of the public and delivering the Council's statutory homelessness functions, focussed on preventing and relieving homelessness while managing expectations. The post holder will assess customers' needs and housing options, agreeing these in the form of a 'personal housing plan'. For customers who are threatened with homelessness this will mean working to prevent homelessness or identify alternative housing options. The post holder will be responding to immediate homelessness situations and arranging placement in emergency accommodation. Where a homeless application is triggered, the post holder will make key decisions about whether the Council's statutory duties have been discharged and issue formal decision notifications. Work with colleagues and other professionals to offer enhanced housing options which address the problems that are the root cause of the homelessness with a view to securing and sustaining accommodation. The post holder will be offering housing advice pertaining to landlord and tenant law; housing rights; defending possession proceedings and assessing housing need with reference to the Lettings Policy and sub-regional Choice Based Lettings system. The role will bring the post holder into contact with customers with a range of needs. Some are complex, including mental health, substance misuse, offending history, abuse and exploitation and require an objective, empathetic, non-judgemental approach. Experience: Demonstrable experience of providing high level customer service Practical experience of providing complex advice to the public Practical experience of negotiating and exerting influence to achieve desired outcomes Interpreting and applying complex information including legislation, guidance and caselaw Experience of working effectively on your own initiative Experience of contributing and working effectively as part of a team and wider organisation Knowledge: Legislation and guidance pertaining to homelessness, housing, social housing allocations and associated public sector provisions Understanding of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness Apply today! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Eden Brown are seeking a highly experienced Neighbourhood Officer on a 3 month contract situated in Manchester The role as Housing Officer will be office based only As a Housing Officer your role will involve: - Providing a frontline service to a portfolio of tenants across Manchester - Dealing with Allocations and Lettings - Tenancy Sustainment - Safeguarding, Domestic Abuse and Community Safety - Environmental issues ie fly tipping, garden issues Due to the nature of this role interested candidates must have extensive Housing Management experience You must have access to a car Only apply if you match the above criteria Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 05, 2026
Seasonal
Eden Brown are seeking a highly experienced Neighbourhood Officer on a 3 month contract situated in Manchester The role as Housing Officer will be office based only As a Housing Officer your role will involve: - Providing a frontline service to a portfolio of tenants across Manchester - Dealing with Allocations and Lettings - Tenancy Sustainment - Safeguarding, Domestic Abuse and Community Safety - Environmental issues ie fly tipping, garden issues Due to the nature of this role interested candidates must have extensive Housing Management experience You must have access to a car Only apply if you match the above criteria Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
We're recruiting a proactive and customer-focused Resident Access Officer to join a busy housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and customer service skills who's passionate about supporting residents and delivering excellent frontline housing services. You'll play a key role in ensuring residents receive a seamless, high-quality service - acting as the first point of contact for housing enquiries, providing administrative and project support, and helping customers access the right advice and assistance as quickly as possible. The Role Deliver a responsive and professional telephone and email service for residents and customers, ensuring queries are resolved quickly and effectively. Provide accurate information on housing services, including tenancy, allocations, rent, and temporary accommodation matters. Support residents to self-serve online and promote digital engagement where possible. Manage and monitor team inboxes, escalating complex enquiries to specialist officers where appropriate. Maintain accurate records, update housing systems, and ensure confidentiality in line with data protection policies. Provide administrative support to the wider housing team - including setting up rent and temporary accommodation accounts, maintaining housing records, and supporting projects and meetings. Assist with Right to Buy administration, property compliance records, and data entry on housing systems such as NEC and Business World. Support coordination of resident meetings and events, including minute-taking when required. Contribute to improving service processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and better resident outcomes. Key Requirements Previous experience in a customer service or housing administration role. Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - with a professional and empathetic approach. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and confident using housing or CRM systems. Good attention to detail and accurate record-keeping. A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Commitment to the values of social housing and delivering a high standard of customer care. A basic understanding of housing policies and processes is desirable (training will be provided). What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
May 05, 2026
Contractor
We're recruiting a proactive and customer-focused Resident Access Officer to join a busy housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and customer service skills who's passionate about supporting residents and delivering excellent frontline housing services. You'll play a key role in ensuring residents receive a seamless, high-quality service - acting as the first point of contact for housing enquiries, providing administrative and project support, and helping customers access the right advice and assistance as quickly as possible. The Role Deliver a responsive and professional telephone and email service for residents and customers, ensuring queries are resolved quickly and effectively. Provide accurate information on housing services, including tenancy, allocations, rent, and temporary accommodation matters. Support residents to self-serve online and promote digital engagement where possible. Manage and monitor team inboxes, escalating complex enquiries to specialist officers where appropriate. Maintain accurate records, update housing systems, and ensure confidentiality in line with data protection policies. Provide administrative support to the wider housing team - including setting up rent and temporary accommodation accounts, maintaining housing records, and supporting projects and meetings. Assist with Right to Buy administration, property compliance records, and data entry on housing systems such as NEC and Business World. Support coordination of resident meetings and events, including minute-taking when required. Contribute to improving service processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and better resident outcomes. Key Requirements Previous experience in a customer service or housing administration role. Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - with a professional and empathetic approach. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and confident using housing or CRM systems. Good attention to detail and accurate record-keeping. A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Commitment to the values of social housing and delivering a high standard of customer care. A basic understanding of housing policies and processes is desirable (training will be provided). What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Tree Officer needed in Halifax, £19.18ph PAYE - Reference: 000A F700 / 1 Responsibilities Process and assess applications for works to Protected Trees and also trees within Conservation Areas, making recommendations to senior officers and Planning Committee. Advise other officers and occasionally elected members on the arboricultural implications of planning applications, pre-application enquiries and Local Plan allocations affecting trees. Manage the making and review of Tree Preservation Orders. Defend the decisions related to trees when they are subject to appeals. Lead on enforcement activities resulting from unauthorised works to trees, including the preparation and presentation of evidence to the Magistrates Court. Act as the first point of contact for the Forestry Commission when the Client is consulted on Felling License applications. Visiting sites and undertake site inspections. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Tree Officer needed in Halifax, £19.18ph PAYE - Reference: 000A F700 / 1 Responsibilities Process and assess applications for works to Protected Trees and also trees within Conservation Areas, making recommendations to senior officers and Planning Committee. Advise other officers and occasionally elected members on the arboricultural implications of planning applications, pre-application enquiries and Local Plan allocations affecting trees. Manage the making and review of Tree Preservation Orders. Defend the decisions related to trees when they are subject to appeals. Lead on enforcement activities resulting from unauthorised works to trees, including the preparation and presentation of evidence to the Magistrates Court. Act as the first point of contact for the Forestry Commission when the Client is consulted on Felling License applications. Visiting sites and undertake site inspections. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Allocations Officer Slough Contract £19.32 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for an Allocations Officer Hybrid - 2 days per week required in the office To undertake and determine eligibility assessments for potential tenants accessing the housing register to ensure the legality and suitability of every allocation. To be responsible for meeting statutory requirements, performance indicators and targets in the letting of all social housing. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Deliver a comprehensive, customer focused and high quality housing allocations service, liaising with other sections, departments and agencies internally and externally in relation to housing needs issues on behalf of home seekers Working proactively using initiative and knowledge to apply appropriate options to tackle housing need ensuring that the council s resources, including accommodation and financial resources, are appropriately used according to the needs of the home seeker, enabling them to achieve sustainable and affordable solutions to their housing needs. Maintain accurate and up to date records of the voids and lettings process as well as entering and maintaining records on the housing register using the integrated housing management IT system. This includes developing and running regular performance related reports and undertaking regular and frequent data reconciliation. Understand and work in accordance with legislation and Slough s current lettings and voids policies, standards and targets, responding to customer enquiries regarding voids and lettings, liaising with other sections and/or contractors as necessary to provide a co-ordinated response. To manage applications for social housing, including those of a complex nature and be responsible for applying the law and policy appropriately, reaching lawful and defensible decisions and ensuring that the Council s Housing Allocations Policy is implemented To ensure that each case receives a correct assessment liaising as necessary with colleagues in housing needs for acute cases and with the investigation team where cases of fraud or benefit abuse are suspected To take a lead on a particular topic and/or liaison with a partner department or agency as directed by the Housing Allocations Manager. Ensure that colleagues are briefed on relevant issues relating to the topic/liaison Provide information for new tenants about the properties and services available and ensure this information is regularly updated while liaising with tenancy management colleagues to ensure that the sign up process is efficient and informative for the client and timely in order Experience of working in a pressurised customer service environment and with vulnerable customers. Working effectively with a range of professional staff and external agencies. Maintaining computerised information management systems. Experience of working in confidential situations with an understanding of when & how to share sensitive information with customers and Experience of giving accurate and relevant information in a clear and concise manner, both in writing and verbally. Knowledge of current housing, immigration and related legislation, case law, policies and good practice including relevant Housing and Homelessness Acts. Knowledge of repairs issues to ensure that properties meet required standards Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and an ability to apply and enforce it, particularly in relation to lone workers. Knowledge of data protection legislation, especially relating to customer records. Knowledge of equal opportunities legislation and policy. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
May 05, 2026
Contractor
Allocations Officer Slough Contract £19.32 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for an Allocations Officer Hybrid - 2 days per week required in the office To undertake and determine eligibility assessments for potential tenants accessing the housing register to ensure the legality and suitability of every allocation. To be responsible for meeting statutory requirements, performance indicators and targets in the letting of all social housing. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Deliver a comprehensive, customer focused and high quality housing allocations service, liaising with other sections, departments and agencies internally and externally in relation to housing needs issues on behalf of home seekers Working proactively using initiative and knowledge to apply appropriate options to tackle housing need ensuring that the council s resources, including accommodation and financial resources, are appropriately used according to the needs of the home seeker, enabling them to achieve sustainable and affordable solutions to their housing needs. Maintain accurate and up to date records of the voids and lettings process as well as entering and maintaining records on the housing register using the integrated housing management IT system. This includes developing and running regular performance related reports and undertaking regular and frequent data reconciliation. Understand and work in accordance with legislation and Slough s current lettings and voids policies, standards and targets, responding to customer enquiries regarding voids and lettings, liaising with other sections and/or contractors as necessary to provide a co-ordinated response. To manage applications for social housing, including those of a complex nature and be responsible for applying the law and policy appropriately, reaching lawful and defensible decisions and ensuring that the Council s Housing Allocations Policy is implemented To ensure that each case receives a correct assessment liaising as necessary with colleagues in housing needs for acute cases and with the investigation team where cases of fraud or benefit abuse are suspected To take a lead on a particular topic and/or liaison with a partner department or agency as directed by the Housing Allocations Manager. Ensure that colleagues are briefed on relevant issues relating to the topic/liaison Provide information for new tenants about the properties and services available and ensure this information is regularly updated while liaising with tenancy management colleagues to ensure that the sign up process is efficient and informative for the client and timely in order Experience of working in a pressurised customer service environment and with vulnerable customers. Working effectively with a range of professional staff and external agencies. Maintaining computerised information management systems. Experience of working in confidential situations with an understanding of when & how to share sensitive information with customers and Experience of giving accurate and relevant information in a clear and concise manner, both in writing and verbally. Knowledge of current housing, immigration and related legislation, case law, policies and good practice including relevant Housing and Homelessness Acts. Knowledge of repairs issues to ensure that properties meet required standards Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and an ability to apply and enforce it, particularly in relation to lone workers. Knowledge of data protection legislation, especially relating to customer records. Knowledge of equal opportunities legislation and policy. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and professional Accommodation Officer to oversee and manage housing arrangements within our organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating accommodation services, ensuring tenant satisfaction, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong organisational and negotiation skills to contribute to a well-functioning housing environment. The Accommodation Officer will work closely with tenants, service providers, and internal teams to facilitate smooth operations and uphold high standards of service delivery. Responsibilities Manage and coordinate accommodation allocations in accordance with organisational policies and tenant needs. Act as the primary point of contact for tenants regarding housing queries, concerns, and requests. Negotiate lease terms, renewals, and other agreements with tenants and external partners to ensure favourable outcomes. Maintain accurate records of accommodation details using Yardi or similar property management software. Conduct regular inspections of housing units to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulations. Liaise with maintenance teams to coordinate repairs and upgrades as required. Prepare reports on occupancy rates, tenant feedback, and other relevant metrics for management review. Assist in the development of policies related to accommodation services and tenant engagement initiatives. Skills Proven experience in negotiation, with the ability to reach mutually beneficial agreements efficiently. Proficiency in Yardi or comparable property management systems is highly desirable. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in record keeping and documentation. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective interaction with tenants and stakeholders. Ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism. Problem-solving aptitude with a proactive approach to resolving issues promptly. Knowledge of relevant housing legislation and regulations is advantageous but not essential. This role provides an engaging opportunity for motivated individuals eager to contribute positively within a dynamic housing environment while developing their professional expertise in property management and tenant relations.
May 05, 2026
Contractor
Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and professional Accommodation Officer to oversee and manage housing arrangements within our organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating accommodation services, ensuring tenant satisfaction, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong organisational and negotiation skills to contribute to a well-functioning housing environment. The Accommodation Officer will work closely with tenants, service providers, and internal teams to facilitate smooth operations and uphold high standards of service delivery. Responsibilities Manage and coordinate accommodation allocations in accordance with organisational policies and tenant needs. Act as the primary point of contact for tenants regarding housing queries, concerns, and requests. Negotiate lease terms, renewals, and other agreements with tenants and external partners to ensure favourable outcomes. Maintain accurate records of accommodation details using Yardi or similar property management software. Conduct regular inspections of housing units to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulations. Liaise with maintenance teams to coordinate repairs and upgrades as required. Prepare reports on occupancy rates, tenant feedback, and other relevant metrics for management review. Assist in the development of policies related to accommodation services and tenant engagement initiatives. Skills Proven experience in negotiation, with the ability to reach mutually beneficial agreements efficiently. Proficiency in Yardi or comparable property management systems is highly desirable. Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail in record keeping and documentation. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective interaction with tenants and stakeholders. Ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism. Problem-solving aptitude with a proactive approach to resolving issues promptly. Knowledge of relevant housing legislation and regulations is advantageous but not essential. This role provides an engaging opportunity for motivated individuals eager to contribute positively within a dynamic housing environment while developing their professional expertise in property management and tenant relations.
Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, a large Housing Association based in Derry / Londonderry, to recruit a Housing Officer on a temporary basis for a period of 2 months with the possibility of further extension. Your new role You will be responsible for delivering a range of generic frontline housing management and customer services in accordance with the Association's policies and procedures including: Estate Management. Allocations and Void Management. Income Recovery / Rent Arrears Management. Anti-Social Behaviour Case Management. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you must possess: A 3rd level qualification with at least 1 year's relevant experience in a customer-facing role with account management experience, or; A Level 3 qualification or equivalent with a professional housing qualification and at least 1 year's relevant experience in a customer-facing role with account management experience, or; A Level 3 qualification or equivalent with at least 2 years' relevant experience in a customer-facing role with account management experience, or; A minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Housing Officer. Additionally, you must have: Experience in the business use of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word and Excel. A full current driving licence and access to a car. Ideally, you will possess: Knowledge of working practices within housing organisations providing social housing. Working knowledge of the welfare benefit system and e-benefits. Working Knowledge of NIHE HMS system. What you'll get in return This position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work with an established Housing Association. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis. What you need to do now Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 04, 2026
Full time
Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, a large Housing Association based in Derry / Londonderry, to recruit a Housing Officer on a temporary basis for a period of 2 months with the possibility of further extension. Your new role You will be responsible for delivering a range of generic frontline housing management and customer services in accordance with the Association's policies and procedures including: Estate Management. Allocations and Void Management. Income Recovery / Rent Arrears Management. Anti-Social Behaviour Case Management. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you must possess: A 3rd level qualification with at least 1 year's relevant experience in a customer-facing role with account management experience, or; A Level 3 qualification or equivalent with a professional housing qualification and at least 1 year's relevant experience in a customer-facing role with account management experience, or; A Level 3 qualification or equivalent with at least 2 years' relevant experience in a customer-facing role with account management experience, or; A minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Housing Officer. Additionally, you must have: Experience in the business use of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word and Excel. A full current driving licence and access to a car. Ideally, you will possess: Knowledge of working practices within housing organisations providing social housing. Working knowledge of the welfare benefit system and e-benefits. Working Knowledge of NIHE HMS system. What you'll get in return This position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work with an established Housing Association. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis. What you need to do now Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Your new company You will be joining the Department of Finance within the Financial Division based at Goodwood House, Belfast. The team is FD Financial Management. You'll work within a team of six, as well as working with the wider branch. This role is perfect for a candidate who is looking to step into the public sector and to get their foot in the door in the Northern Ireland Civil Service. This role offers development, structure and is a great opportunity for growth in your career. Your new role Preparation of the monthly management accounts and information pack. Prepare, monitor and review salary forecasting and reconciliations. Calculate and prepare all monthly journals, including prepayments, accruals, miscoding journals, accrued income etc; Review the general ledger for miscoding transactions & correct expenditure analysis, providing breakdowns; Assist in the preparation and monitoring of all revenue and capital budgets; Provide advice and guidance to budget holders on budget profiling and forecasting; Prepare budget allocations for all cost centres within the area of responsibility; Prepare and update forecasting details; Ensure budgets are profiled accordingly, and monthly forecast profile returns completed; Monthly monitoring of spend against budget, and variance analysis; Assist in the annual budgeting process and financial planning for future budget periods; Assist and provide input into the charging frameworks and methodology; Provide financial accounting information into the interim and year end accounts Provide financial accounting information for the interim and year end Departmental Resource Accounts and as required provide information for internal/external audit; Produce or provide input into other ad hoc exercise, including FOI, Assembly questions etc What you'll need to succeed Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full current member of one of the professional bodies; (a) Chartered Accountants Ireland; (b) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland; (c) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales; (d) The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants; (e) The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; (f) The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy; (g) The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland. What you'll get in return 24.04 per hour/ 41,272 annually Flexible working (2 office days per week) 37 hours per week 37 days annual leave Contract roles which will open the doors to putting yourself forward for the external competitions coming up in the NICS with the help of your line manager and team. Getting your foot in the door to the NICS. Experience within a specialised area of the Department of Justice What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 03, 2026
Seasonal
Your new company You will be joining the Department of Finance within the Financial Division based at Goodwood House, Belfast. The team is FD Financial Management. You'll work within a team of six, as well as working with the wider branch. This role is perfect for a candidate who is looking to step into the public sector and to get their foot in the door in the Northern Ireland Civil Service. This role offers development, structure and is a great opportunity for growth in your career. Your new role Preparation of the monthly management accounts and information pack. Prepare, monitor and review salary forecasting and reconciliations. Calculate and prepare all monthly journals, including prepayments, accruals, miscoding journals, accrued income etc; Review the general ledger for miscoding transactions & correct expenditure analysis, providing breakdowns; Assist in the preparation and monitoring of all revenue and capital budgets; Provide advice and guidance to budget holders on budget profiling and forecasting; Prepare budget allocations for all cost centres within the area of responsibility; Prepare and update forecasting details; Ensure budgets are profiled accordingly, and monthly forecast profile returns completed; Monthly monitoring of spend against budget, and variance analysis; Assist in the annual budgeting process and financial planning for future budget periods; Assist and provide input into the charging frameworks and methodology; Provide financial accounting information into the interim and year end accounts Provide financial accounting information for the interim and year end Departmental Resource Accounts and as required provide information for internal/external audit; Produce or provide input into other ad hoc exercise, including FOI, Assembly questions etc What you'll need to succeed Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full current member of one of the professional bodies; (a) Chartered Accountants Ireland; (b) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland; (c) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales; (d) The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants; (e) The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; (f) The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy; (g) The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland. What you'll get in return 24.04 per hour/ 41,272 annually Flexible working (2 office days per week) 37 hours per week 37 days annual leave Contract roles which will open the doors to putting yourself forward for the external competitions coming up in the NICS with the help of your line manager and team. Getting your foot in the door to the NICS. Experience within a specialised area of the Department of Justice What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Senior Planning Manager - 12 month fixed term contract Department: Land & Planning Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Taplow, Buckinghamshire Description Berkeley Strategic Land is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Berkeley Group. Leveraging Berkeley's financial strength and regeneration expertise, Berkeley Strategic Land identifies and secures long-term strategic sites for future development. Working collaboratively with local authorities and stakeholders, it promotes land through the Local Plan process and seeks planning consent for delivery by Berkeley. With the backing of The Berkeley Group, the team applies a flexible and innovative approach to land acquisition, employing option agreements, freehold purchases, and other structures that align with the interests of landowners. Based at our regional office in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, the role involves regular travel throughout the South East. The role This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, starting in August 2026. Working as part of an ambitious and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Planning Manager to play a key role in leading the promotion of our extensive strategic land portfolio. The successful candidate will manage the promotion of strategic land opportunities through the development plan process and the preparation and determination of planning applications and appeals. This position offers the opportunity to work on an exciting portfolio of large-scale projects from inception through to allocation and consent. Reporting to the Planning Directors and other members of the senior management team, the core duties associated with the role include: Managing the promotion of sites for allocation in local plans and neighbourhood plans, including the preparation and submission of technical evidence, masterplans and representations, and participation in examinations. Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and appeals, including overseeing technical inputs, design proposals, and EIA processes where necessary. Negotiation of planning agreements and conditions. Instructing and managing external planning consultants, architects, technical teams, and legal advisers in accordance with agreed budgets and strategies. Providing planning advice on existing and new land acquisitions. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with local authority officers and Members, stakeholders, landowners, agents, internal teams and Berkeley operating businesses. Experience required Experience working for a housebuilder, land promoter or planning consultancy with significant experience of strategic land promotion. Member of the RTPI or RICS (Planning and Development). Proven track record of managing complex planning projects and securing allocations and planning consents. Commercial awareness and ability to assess development potential and planning risk. Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and the plan-making process. Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills. Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to build positive relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, landowners and their representatives. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East region. Why join us? 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days. Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance. Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform. Berkeley Foundation volunteer day. Private pension plan. Group life assurance. The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.
May 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Planning Manager - 12 month fixed term contract Department: Land & Planning Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Taplow, Buckinghamshire Description Berkeley Strategic Land is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Berkeley Group. Leveraging Berkeley's financial strength and regeneration expertise, Berkeley Strategic Land identifies and secures long-term strategic sites for future development. Working collaboratively with local authorities and stakeholders, it promotes land through the Local Plan process and seeks planning consent for delivery by Berkeley. With the backing of The Berkeley Group, the team applies a flexible and innovative approach to land acquisition, employing option agreements, freehold purchases, and other structures that align with the interests of landowners. Based at our regional office in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, the role involves regular travel throughout the South East. The role This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, starting in August 2026. Working as part of an ambitious and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Planning Manager to play a key role in leading the promotion of our extensive strategic land portfolio. The successful candidate will manage the promotion of strategic land opportunities through the development plan process and the preparation and determination of planning applications and appeals. This position offers the opportunity to work on an exciting portfolio of large-scale projects from inception through to allocation and consent. Reporting to the Planning Directors and other members of the senior management team, the core duties associated with the role include: Managing the promotion of sites for allocation in local plans and neighbourhood plans, including the preparation and submission of technical evidence, masterplans and representations, and participation in examinations. Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and appeals, including overseeing technical inputs, design proposals, and EIA processes where necessary. Negotiation of planning agreements and conditions. Instructing and managing external planning consultants, architects, technical teams, and legal advisers in accordance with agreed budgets and strategies. Providing planning advice on existing and new land acquisitions. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with local authority officers and Members, stakeholders, landowners, agents, internal teams and Berkeley operating businesses. Experience required Experience working for a housebuilder, land promoter or planning consultancy with significant experience of strategic land promotion. Member of the RTPI or RICS (Planning and Development). Proven track record of managing complex planning projects and securing allocations and planning consents. Commercial awareness and ability to assess development potential and planning risk. Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and the plan-making process. Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills. Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to build positive relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, landowners and their representatives. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East region. Why join us? 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days. Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance. Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform. Berkeley Foundation volunteer day. Private pension plan. Group life assurance. The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.
We are recruiting on behalf of a local authority for an experienced Housing Allocations Officer to join a high-performing team responsible for delivering fair, transparent and legally compliant housing services. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled casework and complaints professional to apply their expertise in a regulated, customer-focused environment, supporting individuals and families in accessing housing services. About the Role You will manage a varied and often complex caseload, ensuring housing applications, allocations and associated enquiries are handled efficiently, sensitively and in line with policy and legislation. The role requires strong analytical ability, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, particularly when dealing with vulnerable individuals or sensitive cases. Key Responsibilities of a Housing Allocations Officer: Manage housing applications, assessments and allocations in accordance with legislation and local policy Investigate and resolve complex or escalated housing cases, complaints and disputes Produce clear, accurate case records, decision letters and reports Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, safeguarding requirements and service standards Liaise with internal teams, external partners and stakeholders to support effective service delivery Identify trends, risks and service issues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Support customers with empathy and professionalism, particularly in sensitive or high-risk situations About You: Experience managing complex, high-volume caseloads Excellent written communication skills, including report writing and decision-making documentation Strong understanding of fairness, compliance and evidence-based decision making Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism Analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and improve service delivery Experience working with vulnerable individuals and applying safeguarding principles Desirable Experience for this Housing Allocations Officer role: Experience within housing allocations, homelessness services or local government Knowledge of relevant housing legislation and policy frameworks Background in complaints handling, investigations or legal/regulatory work Role Benefits: Hybrid working - 2 days in the office 3 days WFH In person training provided Competitive hourly rate 5 month contract If this Housing Allocations Officer position is of interest, please apply or contact (url removed)
May 02, 2026
Contractor
We are recruiting on behalf of a local authority for an experienced Housing Allocations Officer to join a high-performing team responsible for delivering fair, transparent and legally compliant housing services. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled casework and complaints professional to apply their expertise in a regulated, customer-focused environment, supporting individuals and families in accessing housing services. About the Role You will manage a varied and often complex caseload, ensuring housing applications, allocations and associated enquiries are handled efficiently, sensitively and in line with policy and legislation. The role requires strong analytical ability, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, particularly when dealing with vulnerable individuals or sensitive cases. Key Responsibilities of a Housing Allocations Officer: Manage housing applications, assessments and allocations in accordance with legislation and local policy Investigate and resolve complex or escalated housing cases, complaints and disputes Produce clear, accurate case records, decision letters and reports Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, safeguarding requirements and service standards Liaise with internal teams, external partners and stakeholders to support effective service delivery Identify trends, risks and service issues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Support customers with empathy and professionalism, particularly in sensitive or high-risk situations About You: Experience managing complex, high-volume caseloads Excellent written communication skills, including report writing and decision-making documentation Strong understanding of fairness, compliance and evidence-based decision making Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism Analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and improve service delivery Experience working with vulnerable individuals and applying safeguarding principles Desirable Experience for this Housing Allocations Officer role: Experience within housing allocations, homelessness services or local government Knowledge of relevant housing legislation and policy frameworks Background in complaints handling, investigations or legal/regulatory work Role Benefits: Hybrid working - 2 days in the office 3 days WFH In person training provided Competitive hourly rate 5 month contract If this Housing Allocations Officer position is of interest, please apply or contact (url removed)
Spencer Clarke Group are seeking an Allocations Officer for a Local Authority Client in Berkshire. In this role, you will assess housing needs, manage applications, and allocate social housing fairly and efficiently to support residents in Slough. Duties: Assess housing register applications and determine eligibility, priority, and banding. Allocate social housing, including direct matching for vulnerable or complex cases. Maintain accurate records and run reports on the housing register and voids. Conduct home visits to verify applicant circumstances and provide tenancy support. Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience: Experience working in a customer-focused role, supporting vulnerable individuals. Experience assessing applications and making decisions in line with legislation and policy. Experience maintaining accurate records and using housing IT systems (e.g., NEC, Civica, Jigsaw). Experience liaising with colleagues, external agencies, and professional partners. What's on offer: Salary: 25ph may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience Contract type: 3-6 months minimum Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week How to apply: Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on (phone number removed). INDSCGTK
May 01, 2026
Contractor
Spencer Clarke Group are seeking an Allocations Officer for a Local Authority Client in Berkshire. In this role, you will assess housing needs, manage applications, and allocate social housing fairly and efficiently to support residents in Slough. Duties: Assess housing register applications and determine eligibility, priority, and banding. Allocate social housing, including direct matching for vulnerable or complex cases. Maintain accurate records and run reports on the housing register and voids. Conduct home visits to verify applicant circumstances and provide tenancy support. Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience: Experience working in a customer-focused role, supporting vulnerable individuals. Experience assessing applications and making decisions in line with legislation and policy. Experience maintaining accurate records and using housing IT systems (e.g., NEC, Civica, Jigsaw). Experience liaising with colleagues, external agencies, and professional partners. What's on offer: Salary: 25ph may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience Contract type: 3-6 months minimum Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week How to apply: Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on (phone number removed). INDSCGTK
Housing Allocations Officer Salarty: 38,000 per anum Location: Remote Contract: Full-time. 3 months FTC with strong possibiity of extension Are you passionate about helping people into quality, affordable homes? Our client is looking for a dedicated Housing Allocations Officer to join the organisations team and play a key role in delivering life-changing housing solutions across the UK. This would suit someone from wither a housing associations background or someone from the private lettings industry. What you'll do: Manage the advertising, application, and allocation process for the organisations properties Assess applicants and guide them through to tenancy Support tenants to build a path toward homeownership Liaise with letting agents and local authorities to ensure smooth lettings Monitor performance and contribute to reporting and service improvement Step in to support our housing management function when needed What we're looking for: Experience in housing allocations or lettings Excellent communication and assessment skills Financial awareness and tenant-focused mindset Organised, proactive, and collaborative approach Knowledge of local lettings plans and housing policy is a plus Please contact Ellie Benson on (phone number removed) to discuss
Apr 30, 2026
Contractor
Housing Allocations Officer Salarty: 38,000 per anum Location: Remote Contract: Full-time. 3 months FTC with strong possibiity of extension Are you passionate about helping people into quality, affordable homes? Our client is looking for a dedicated Housing Allocations Officer to join the organisations team and play a key role in delivering life-changing housing solutions across the UK. This would suit someone from wither a housing associations background or someone from the private lettings industry. What you'll do: Manage the advertising, application, and allocation process for the organisations properties Assess applicants and guide them through to tenancy Support tenants to build a path toward homeownership Liaise with letting agents and local authorities to ensure smooth lettings Monitor performance and contribute to reporting and service improvement Step in to support our housing management function when needed What we're looking for: Experience in housing allocations or lettings Excellent communication and assessment skills Financial awareness and tenant-focused mindset Organised, proactive, and collaborative approach Knowledge of local lettings plans and housing policy is a plus Please contact Ellie Benson on (phone number removed) to discuss
Allocating accommodation in line with part VI of the Housing Act 1996, essentially to council and registered provider homes. Allocating permanent homes in line with the Housing Allocations Scheme through the choice based lettings system. Complete direct matching processes for those with medical needs (including delayed discharge of care cases), under occupiers, management transfers, sheltered applicants. Verify the applications of final shortlisted applicants for permanent properties. Provide comprehensive housing advice on housing options for applicants to the housing register awaiting rehousing and to those allocated homes. Allocate temporary accommodation, prevention and PRSO's in line with the Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy and suitability assessment. Let temporary accommodation and prevention and PRSO's properties, completing sign ups and providing appropriate advice to customers. Role Context This position is fundamental to the provision of allocations processes across the range of areas affecting vulnerable customers on the housing register, in temporary accommodation and who are being assisted into the private rented sector to prevent homelessness or discharge the housing duty. This is a specialist role that requires good knowledge of the law relating to housing allocations around part VI of the Housing Act 1996. The post holder will be required to have good knowledge of the law affecting housing allocations and be familiar with other housing advice and homelessness legislation, other general housing legislation, welfare benefit expertise and knowledge of the adult & children social care environment and impact and to use this knowledge to support customers and achieve positive outcomes. The post holder will be required to have knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, the Children Act, and the Care Act. Combined with specialist knowledge of the Welfare Reform Act. The post holder needs to use this knowledge to work collaboratively with customers to identify the most appropriate and effective solutions to their housing problems and to do so proactively at the most appropriate time - ensuring the maximum opportunities for early intervention. The post holder will be required to be innovative, dynamic and solutions focussed and consider and pursue all available housing options to prevent the customers from becoming homeless. The post holder will be required to use their experience to contribute to the ongoing development and design of the service and solutions for customers. Operations and Support Co-ordinate the advertising of void properties in council or Registered provider (RP) stock with Choice Homes UK (CHUK). Allocate permanent homes through a combination of preparing and analysing shortlists from choice based lettings bidders and direct matching in line with designated groups identified by the Housing Allocations Scheme. Check assessments remain up to date and verify circumstances robustly when households are selected for properties, including making checks regarding applicant's finances, eligibility, local connection and suitability to be a tenant. Interview applicants and complete home visits as part of the verification process, as well as doing desktop checks. Select appropriate applicants and nominate them for available homes. Complete direct matching processes for a range of vulnerable applicants on the housing register with specific requirements: Medical needs - match medical requirements from the medical assessment to available supply in order to match Adaptable homes - identify suitable medical applicants for pre-allocation in conjunction with Occupational Therapy team, having regard to their assessments Match applicants who are hospital discharges liaising with hospitals and other agencies Match under occupiers to free up sought after larger homes Match management transfers to ensure they move swiftly in accordance with priority and management of risk Sheltered Accommodation To arrange viewings for matched cases A good level of knowledge of housing allocation as covered part VI the 1996 Housing Act, case law and codes of guidance, and the Council's Housing Allocations policy Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, the Children's Act, the Care Act and the Welfare Reform Act. Understanding of access to social housing locally Awareness of issues facing local authority housing and the and initiatives to respond to them Experience Experience of implementing an equality and diversity approach to service delivery Experience of working in a team Experience of working in a demanding front line customer service environment Allocations Officer Allocations Officer Allocations Officer Allocations Officer Allocations Officer
Apr 30, 2026
Contractor
Allocating accommodation in line with part VI of the Housing Act 1996, essentially to council and registered provider homes. Allocating permanent homes in line with the Housing Allocations Scheme through the choice based lettings system. Complete direct matching processes for those with medical needs (including delayed discharge of care cases), under occupiers, management transfers, sheltered applicants. Verify the applications of final shortlisted applicants for permanent properties. Provide comprehensive housing advice on housing options for applicants to the housing register awaiting rehousing and to those allocated homes. Allocate temporary accommodation, prevention and PRSO's in line with the Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy and suitability assessment. Let temporary accommodation and prevention and PRSO's properties, completing sign ups and providing appropriate advice to customers. Role Context This position is fundamental to the provision of allocations processes across the range of areas affecting vulnerable customers on the housing register, in temporary accommodation and who are being assisted into the private rented sector to prevent homelessness or discharge the housing duty. This is a specialist role that requires good knowledge of the law relating to housing allocations around part VI of the Housing Act 1996. The post holder will be required to have good knowledge of the law affecting housing allocations and be familiar with other housing advice and homelessness legislation, other general housing legislation, welfare benefit expertise and knowledge of the adult & children social care environment and impact and to use this knowledge to support customers and achieve positive outcomes. The post holder will be required to have knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, the Children Act, and the Care Act. Combined with specialist knowledge of the Welfare Reform Act. The post holder needs to use this knowledge to work collaboratively with customers to identify the most appropriate and effective solutions to their housing problems and to do so proactively at the most appropriate time - ensuring the maximum opportunities for early intervention. The post holder will be required to be innovative, dynamic and solutions focussed and consider and pursue all available housing options to prevent the customers from becoming homeless. The post holder will be required to use their experience to contribute to the ongoing development and design of the service and solutions for customers. Operations and Support Co-ordinate the advertising of void properties in council or Registered provider (RP) stock with Choice Homes UK (CHUK). Allocate permanent homes through a combination of preparing and analysing shortlists from choice based lettings bidders and direct matching in line with designated groups identified by the Housing Allocations Scheme. Check assessments remain up to date and verify circumstances robustly when households are selected for properties, including making checks regarding applicant's finances, eligibility, local connection and suitability to be a tenant. Interview applicants and complete home visits as part of the verification process, as well as doing desktop checks. Select appropriate applicants and nominate them for available homes. Complete direct matching processes for a range of vulnerable applicants on the housing register with specific requirements: Medical needs - match medical requirements from the medical assessment to available supply in order to match Adaptable homes - identify suitable medical applicants for pre-allocation in conjunction with Occupational Therapy team, having regard to their assessments Match applicants who are hospital discharges liaising with hospitals and other agencies Match under occupiers to free up sought after larger homes Match management transfers to ensure they move swiftly in accordance with priority and management of risk Sheltered Accommodation To arrange viewings for matched cases A good level of knowledge of housing allocation as covered part VI the 1996 Housing Act, case law and codes of guidance, and the Council's Housing Allocations policy Knowledge of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, the Children's Act, the Care Act and the Welfare Reform Act. Understanding of access to social housing locally Awareness of issues facing local authority housing and the and initiatives to respond to them Experience Experience of implementing an equality and diversity approach to service delivery Experience of working in a team Experience of working in a demanding front line customer service environment Allocations Officer Allocations Officer Allocations Officer Allocations Officer Allocations Officer
Allocations and Temporary Accommodation Service TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION OFFICER To be accountable to the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer for the management of Temporary Accommodation, including Council, Registered Providers, Private Sector Leased and Emergency Overnight Accommodation. For the provision of a tenancy and support service to homeless households To undertake the sign-up of applicants being admitted to temporary accommodation and to act as a point of contact in resolving any issues that arise. MAIN DUTIES: To identify and report repairs within Temporary Accommodation units to Property Services staff and other landlords, ensuring that accommodation is maintained to the highest possible standard. To have responsibility for visiting households that have been assisted with temporary or other housing options and for advising them on: payment of charges, tenure conditions and security, utilities, reporting of repairs and provision of furnishings. To carry out regular visits to all temporary accommodation units, both within and outside the borough, to ensure that properties are being occupied and are being maintained to the appropriate standard. To arrange for the termination or withdrawal of a placement as required. To identify service users with support needs and refer them to appropriate support or resettlement services. To liaise closely with support services industry statutory agencies to ensure that the needs of vulnerable applicants are identified and assessed. To be aware of safeguarding (children s & adults) procedures and monitor, record and discuss any concerns with a manager / relevant agencies. Also take appropriate action when necessary, always in conjunction with a manager . To provide reports on casework as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To ensure that comprehensive and accurate records are kept of all customer contacts and casework updating IT and/or manual systems as required. To ensure the effective collection of rent, charges and arrears and for taking appropriate action to ensure that loss of income is kept under control and that performance meets DHS targets. To offer advice and assistance to customers on a range of matters, including: allocations and choice based lettings, housing options, welfare and housing benefits, homelessness assessments, tenancy conditions and provision of support. To contact other internal and external agencies on their behalf as necessary. To liaise with Housing Benefits, Benefits Agency and employers in order to assist in the collection of rent and other charges. To be responsible for the verification of documents required by housing benefits to enable them to meet their statutory duty when assessing payments of benefit. To issue Notice to Quits and be responsible for taking appropriate legal action when necessary. To compile legal statements for court attendance and to represent the Council at proceedings. To have a good knowledge of court procedures. To coordinate all services required when obtaining possession of a property. To deal with breaches of conditions of tenancy including nuisance and racial harassment. To interview tenants, leaseholders and homeowners as necessary, determining remedial action, and dealing with complaints. To attend allocations interviews in order to advise customers of the conditions of tenancy, and to provide information for them on the property including provision of furniture and equipment and availability of local amenities and services. To ensure that the tenancy or licence agreement is completed and to input details of allocations onto computerised systems. To assist occupiers moving into permanent accommodation by advising on removal arrangements, social fund and other benefits. To arrange for accounts to come off charge, the collection of keys and for organising the renewal of door locks as necessary To assist in the identification of properties that could be used as temporary accommodation and the hand back of dwellings no longer required for use as temporary accommodation. To investigate cases of abandoned property, unauthorised occupation and sub-letting occurring in Council owned temporary accommodation, taking the appropriate action to resolve the problem. To respond to enquiries and complaints including from elected members and external agencies, ensuring that responses meet quality standards and are completed within performance target timescales. To assist in statistical monitoring, customer surveys, consultation activities or other exercises to increase the effectiveness of the service. To assist in the training and induction of staff as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To attend training sessions, development, supervision and casework meetings as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To have a working knowledge of legislation and policy in relation to homelessness, allocations and tenancy rights. To be responsible for the distribution of emergency cash payments in accordance with agreed procedures. As directed by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer, to undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post s duties. To carry out all duties with due regard to the provision of health and safety regulations and legislation, the Councils Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policies, and the new technology Agreement. To participate in the Council s out of hour s standby rota, responding to homeless emergencies as well as problems that arise in temporary accommodation and supported housing projects. The standard hours of work for this post will total a minimum of 35 hours per week. Obligatory
Oct 08, 2025
Seasonal
Allocations and Temporary Accommodation Service TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION OFFICER To be accountable to the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer for the management of Temporary Accommodation, including Council, Registered Providers, Private Sector Leased and Emergency Overnight Accommodation. For the provision of a tenancy and support service to homeless households To undertake the sign-up of applicants being admitted to temporary accommodation and to act as a point of contact in resolving any issues that arise. MAIN DUTIES: To identify and report repairs within Temporary Accommodation units to Property Services staff and other landlords, ensuring that accommodation is maintained to the highest possible standard. To have responsibility for visiting households that have been assisted with temporary or other housing options and for advising them on: payment of charges, tenure conditions and security, utilities, reporting of repairs and provision of furnishings. To carry out regular visits to all temporary accommodation units, both within and outside the borough, to ensure that properties are being occupied and are being maintained to the appropriate standard. To arrange for the termination or withdrawal of a placement as required. To identify service users with support needs and refer them to appropriate support or resettlement services. To liaise closely with support services industry statutory agencies to ensure that the needs of vulnerable applicants are identified and assessed. To be aware of safeguarding (children s & adults) procedures and monitor, record and discuss any concerns with a manager / relevant agencies. Also take appropriate action when necessary, always in conjunction with a manager . To provide reports on casework as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To ensure that comprehensive and accurate records are kept of all customer contacts and casework updating IT and/or manual systems as required. To ensure the effective collection of rent, charges and arrears and for taking appropriate action to ensure that loss of income is kept under control and that performance meets DHS targets. To offer advice and assistance to customers on a range of matters, including: allocations and choice based lettings, housing options, welfare and housing benefits, homelessness assessments, tenancy conditions and provision of support. To contact other internal and external agencies on their behalf as necessary. To liaise with Housing Benefits, Benefits Agency and employers in order to assist in the collection of rent and other charges. To be responsible for the verification of documents required by housing benefits to enable them to meet their statutory duty when assessing payments of benefit. To issue Notice to Quits and be responsible for taking appropriate legal action when necessary. To compile legal statements for court attendance and to represent the Council at proceedings. To have a good knowledge of court procedures. To coordinate all services required when obtaining possession of a property. To deal with breaches of conditions of tenancy including nuisance and racial harassment. To interview tenants, leaseholders and homeowners as necessary, determining remedial action, and dealing with complaints. To attend allocations interviews in order to advise customers of the conditions of tenancy, and to provide information for them on the property including provision of furniture and equipment and availability of local amenities and services. To ensure that the tenancy or licence agreement is completed and to input details of allocations onto computerised systems. To assist occupiers moving into permanent accommodation by advising on removal arrangements, social fund and other benefits. To arrange for accounts to come off charge, the collection of keys and for organising the renewal of door locks as necessary To assist in the identification of properties that could be used as temporary accommodation and the hand back of dwellings no longer required for use as temporary accommodation. To investigate cases of abandoned property, unauthorised occupation and sub-letting occurring in Council owned temporary accommodation, taking the appropriate action to resolve the problem. To respond to enquiries and complaints including from elected members and external agencies, ensuring that responses meet quality standards and are completed within performance target timescales. To assist in statistical monitoring, customer surveys, consultation activities or other exercises to increase the effectiveness of the service. To assist in the training and induction of staff as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To attend training sessions, development, supervision and casework meetings as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To have a working knowledge of legislation and policy in relation to homelessness, allocations and tenancy rights. To be responsible for the distribution of emergency cash payments in accordance with agreed procedures. As directed by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer, to undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post s duties. To carry out all duties with due regard to the provision of health and safety regulations and legislation, the Councils Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policies, and the new technology Agreement. To participate in the Council s out of hour s standby rota, responding to homeless emergencies as well as problems that arise in temporary accommodation and supported housing projects. The standard hours of work for this post will total a minimum of 35 hours per week. Obligatory
We are currently seeking an experienced Housing Officer on a hybrid basis to join a reputable Housing Association based in Dudley. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality tenancy and estate management services to local residents. Key Responsibilities of a Housing Officer: Manage a designated patch of approximately 350 properties, covering all aspects of tenancy and estate management including lettings, anti-social behaviour, and rent collection. Provide a customer-focused lettings and allocations service, ensuring void turnaround targets are met and sustainable tenancies are created. Monitor and recover rent arrears in line with policy, including preparing court paperwork and attending hearings as required. Carry out regular estate inspections and respond promptly to environmental, maintenance, and health & safety issues. Requirements: Previous experience in a housing management role within the social housing sector. Strong understanding of housing law and welfare benefits, with the ability to manage complex tenancy and income-related issues. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence to handle sensitive or challenging situations. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. Job Title: Housing Officer Location: Dudley Contract: 2-month temporary contract (potential for extension) Working Hours: 35 hours Hybrid: 3 days on patch - 2 days WFH or office based Hourly Rate: 24 per hour If this role Housing Officer role is of interest to you then please apply or contact (url removed)
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
We are currently seeking an experienced Housing Officer on a hybrid basis to join a reputable Housing Association based in Dudley. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality tenancy and estate management services to local residents. Key Responsibilities of a Housing Officer: Manage a designated patch of approximately 350 properties, covering all aspects of tenancy and estate management including lettings, anti-social behaviour, and rent collection. Provide a customer-focused lettings and allocations service, ensuring void turnaround targets are met and sustainable tenancies are created. Monitor and recover rent arrears in line with policy, including preparing court paperwork and attending hearings as required. Carry out regular estate inspections and respond promptly to environmental, maintenance, and health & safety issues. Requirements: Previous experience in a housing management role within the social housing sector. Strong understanding of housing law and welfare benefits, with the ability to manage complex tenancy and income-related issues. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence to handle sensitive or challenging situations. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. Job Title: Housing Officer Location: Dudley Contract: 2-month temporary contract (potential for extension) Working Hours: 35 hours Hybrid: 3 days on patch - 2 days WFH or office based Hourly Rate: 24 per hour If this role Housing Officer role is of interest to you then please apply or contact (url removed)
