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Join East Devon District Council as a Housing Officer
Location: Honiton Main Office, EX14 1EJ
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30 am - 5.30 pm
Flexible Working: 1 day working from home each week for admin duties. 4 days at the office with site visits required.
Travel: Vehicle required for site visits, travel expenses (fuel) paid.
About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting communities and improving lives? As a Housing Officer in our Estates Management Team, you will play a crucial role in delivering an effective and proactive estate management service to tenants, their families, and the wider community.
This varied and rewarding role involves directly working with tenants, ensuring they adhere to tenancy agreements, investigating issues, and delivering essential estate management services such as inspections, visits, and meetings. You'll work in close partnership with a range of stakeholders to maintain a high standard of living for our tenants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support to tenants and ensure compliance with tenancy agreements
- Conduct estate inspections, property visits, and attend meetings
- Investigate housing-related issues and resolve concerns
- Collaborate with other agencies to provide effective housing solutions
- Prioritise workload efficiently and remain calm under pressure
About You
We're looking for a confident communicator with strong organisational skills. Ideally, you will have a background in housing or relevant experience, and a Level 3 qualification in housing (or willingness to work towards it). A basic DBS check is required, and a driving licence is essential for site visits.
You'll need excellent IT skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage tasks independently while working effectively as part of a team.
About Us
East Devon District Council is a proud Gold Investors in People (IIP) organisation, dedicated to improving the community and providing a great working environment. We offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits, highly flexible hybrid working arrangements, and continuous learning and development opportunities.
Additional Information:
- This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA)
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
Closing Date: 27th January 2025
Interviews: 3rd February 2025
Be a part of a team that makes a difference. Apply today!
