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Housing Officer

Venn Group
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Interim Housing Officer position requires previous experience in housing management and offers a salary of £35,000 per annum.
  • The role is based onsite in Westminster, working Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
  • This is a temporary contract lasting 3 months, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and needs.
  • Key responsibilities include managing tenancies, conducting audits, and providing housing advice to residents.
  • Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a willingness to obtain a DBS if not already held.

Interim Housing Officer Vacancy

Agency Ref: 86732

We are currently supporting a highly reputable local authority's tenant management organisation who are recruiting for a Housing Officer to provide a customer focused, proactive and high-quality tenancy, neighbourhood management service to general needs residents.

Location: Working five days onsite in Westminster

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Length of Contract: 3 Months Temporary, with the possibility of extension

Main responsibilities of the role:

  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of a patch of tenancies
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant housing legislations and case law in respect of tenancy, neighbourhood, and estate management
  • Plan, co-ordinate and undertake a tenancy audit of your patch, visiting all properties within an agreed timeframe
  • Carry out all sign-up interviews in line with agreed policy and procedures
  • Enable tenants to successfully sustain their tenancy and reduce the incidence of tenancy breakdown
  • Give good quality housing advice to residents on all tenancy and estate management services, and signpost tenants to partner agencies to increase residents’ access to services

Essential Requirements:

  • Previous experience in housing management
  • Ability to deal effectively with tenants who may be vulnerable, difficult or aggressive
  • Excellent communication, numeracy and IT skills
  • A DBS from within the last 3 years or willingness to obtain

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