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Housing Officer

Service Care Solutions - Housing
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Housing Officer position is based in London SE1 and offers a permanent contract with a salary of £38,000 per year.
  • The role involves managing a designated area, addressing tenancy queries, enforcing tenancy conditions, and supporting vulnerable residents.
  • Candidates should have a relevant housing qualification or significant experience in housing management, along with strong interpersonal skills.
  • The job includes a mix of in-office and remote work, with a requirement to participate in a paid emergency duty rota every 8-10 weeks.
  • A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

Job Title - Housing Officer

Location - London SE1

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 37

Salary - £38,000

Role summary -

As the Housing Officer, you will be responsible for managing a designated patch, ensuring high levels of engagement with residents and other stakeholders. This varied role will see you handling tenancy queries, enforcing tenancy conditions, supporting vulnerable residents, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver top-quality services. The position offers a blend of in-office and remote working, with flexible, hybrid arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responding to resident inquiries and handling tenancy-related assignments such as mutual exchanges and successions.
  • Addressing breaches of tenancy agreements, working closely with internal teams to support residents and resolve issues.
  • Ensuring timely action on fire risk assessments and managing void properties.
  • Liaising with community safety teams to address concerns and lead on tenancy enforcement.
  • Conducting tenancy visits and managing repairs or safeguarding issues.
  • Maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvement of service delivery.
  • Participating in a paid emergency duty rota (one week every 8-10 weeks).

Candidate Profile:

  • A relevant housing qualification or significant experience in housing management is desirable.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a focus on delivering high standards of customer service.
  • A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.
  • Excellent communication and IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call George at Service Care Solutions on or send an email to

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.