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<ul><li>Reference: EC242 </li><li>Division: Crawley Homes </li><li>Salary: £32,287.00 - £38,133.00 per annum pro rata </li><li>Contract type: Fixed term </li><li>Posted on: 31 October 2025 </li><li>Interview date:02 December 2025</li><li>Extra payment(s): Not applicable </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Housing </li><li>Grade: F - G </li><li>Working hours: 29.6 per week </li><li>Closing date: 23 November 2025 </li><li>Location: Town Hall, Crawley </li><li>Location type: Hybrid </li></ul>Apply for this job About the role Are you passionate about delivering high-quality housing services and making a real impact in people's lives? Crawley Homes is looking for a dedicated and proactive Housing Officer to join our dynamic Tenancy Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a front-line role, supporting tenants and managing a wide range of housing responsibilities including tenancy management, income recovery, voids, and estate services. As a Housing Officer, you'll be responsible for: <ul><li>managing tenancies, including changes, terminations, and mutual exchanges</li><li>supporting tenants with income management and arrears recovery</li><li>letting void properties efficiently and sensitively</li><li>conducting property inspections and estate management duties</li><li>liaising with tenants, contractors, and partner agencies</li><li>promoting community development and responding to safeguarding concerns</li></ul>We're seeking an individual who: <ul><li>is an excellent communicator with strong negotiation and organisational skills</li><li>has a good understanding of housing law, welfare benefits, and safeguarding</li><li>is customer-focused and committed to continuous service improvement</li><li>can work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends in response to the requirements of the post</li><li>holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a suitable vehicle</li></ul>We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received. Additional information This is an 18-month fixed-term contract, offered on a part-time basis (29.6 hours per week) across four working days, with Tuesday proposed as the non-working day. This post is subject to a satisfactory clearance of a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. A full current UK driving licence and use of a suitable vehicle are requirements of the role. Employee benefits We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone. Our way of working Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match. Safer recruitment Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups. How to apply Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form. For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email <a href="mailto:caroline.lynn@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.lynn@crawley.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:sarah.jenn@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.jenn@crawley.gov.uk</a>, Area Housing Managers. Apply for this job Related documents <ul><li> Housing Officer job description (PDF, 196.06 KB) </li></ul>Salary range <ul><li>£32,287 - £38,133 per year</li></ul>

Housing Officer

Job introduction For an informal discussion, please contact Jake Haslam Housing Options Team Leader 07795 335688 About the role The successful candidate will advise people on a wide range of housing issues and welfare benefits, assess support needs and work in partnership with all relevant agencies to find sustainable housing solutions. Where we are unable to prevent or relieve homelessness you will be required carry out an assessment under the homeless legislation to determine any longer-term housing duty. A robust knowledge of the main causes for homelessness and legal and other remedies available is required and you will need to demonstrate an ability to innovate and adapt your approach, to meet the needs of your customers. We are looking for exceptional &amp; motivated people who are resilient and adaptable to change. As well as the usual administration of homelessness applications (inquiries, decisions, notifications of duties etc) the post holder will be carrying out early intervention work that may require home visits and work collaboratively across services in the city to get the best possible outcomes for our customers, residents and homeless applicants. You do not need to be an expert in homelessness law although you will need to be able to apply housing law in your day to day work. You must have a proven track record in excellent customer service and in obtaining successful outcomes for customers and clients you have worked with. Above all you must have an understanding of the current housing situation faced by residents of Brighton &amp; Hove, of the kind of interventions which can prevent homelessness and a real commitment to achieving good results for customers. Brighton &amp; Hove is a brilliant place to live and work; our services are nationally recognised and you will be working with experienced colleagues who are directly informing national initiatives through high profile work with the Government. You will need to offer excellent organisational, casework and case-management skills and an ability to positively engage with homeless applicants within the context of a housing market that is difficult to access. Please read our Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk) pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you've submitted your application and at interview. As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. Additional information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only. For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk) Company information Encouraging a diverse workforce Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans. Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk). Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check. Salary range <ul><li>£34,434 - £39,152 per year</li></ul>

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