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Housing Standards Officer or Senior Housing Standards OfficerSalary £35,081 to £52,595 p.a. (dependent on experience) plus essential car user allowanceFull-time (36 hours per week, flexible working patterns will be considered in line with service requirements.We are looking for an officer to join our busy but friendly and supportive Environmental Health team. You will work in the Residential team, and will be responsible for the licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) as well as undertaking programmed and reactive inspections including compliance visits to rented properties and caravan sites, in addition to the investigation of complaints about housing conditions.You will be enthusiastic, committed, self-motivated and have a positive attitude. You must be an excellent communicator and team player with sound time management skills and be confident in dealing with members of the public.&nbsp; You must be able to demonstrate your ability to adapt to changing priorities and work to tight deadlines.In addition to the car user allowance, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes pension scheme, free parking, payment of professional fees and flexible working arrangements.For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Susan Turp, Principal Environmental Health Officer on 01784 446258, or you can email on <a href="mailto:s.turp@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">s.turp@spelthorne.gov.uk</a>.This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.&nbsp; These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.&nbsp; The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.Please note as part of the employment checks this post will subject to a basic Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Closing date: Monday 15 December 2025 (Noon)Interviews: week commencing 12 January 2026Previous applicants need not apply.To apply please use the ‘apply online’ at the bottom of the page.CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.Working towards equal opportunitiesStrictly No Agencies<h4>Downloads</h4><ul><li><a href="https://www.surreyjobs.info/vacancy_documents/771562/download" target="_blank">1284 Housing Standards or Senior Housing Standards Officer Job Pack</a></li><li><a href="https://www.surreyjobs.info/vacancy_documents/771563/download" target="_blank">https://www.surreyjobs.info/vacancy_documents/771563/download</a></li></ul><h4>How to Apply</h4>Please apply online via the 'Apply online' button which will take you to the Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your account to view the status of your application.&nbsp;Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk</a> if you are having difficulty applying online.

Housing Standards Officer or Senior Housing Standards Officer

Join Our Team as a Housing Manager! About Us: Active Prospects is an award-winning charity which supports around 400 people each year in the south-east who have a learning disability, mental health need or are autistic. This year we were proud to win Employer of the Year at the National Learning Disability &amp; Autism Awards. We are looking for a Housing Manager to work in conjunction with, and to support the Property and Maintenance team. Role &amp; Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Lead and support the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused housing management services</li> <li>Manage complex tenancy and estate issues and support continuous service improvements across the organisation</li> <li>Provide an effective, efficient, responsive service to the people we support, who require housing-related support to remain in their home and/or continue with their tenancy</li> <li>Liaise with external agencies, legal representatives, and local authorities</li> <li>Develop and implement strategies, policies, procedures and service improvements within tenancy support</li> <li>Advance knowledge of housing legalisations/regulations and conflict resolution</li> <li>Ensure compliance with Regulator of Social Housing standards</li> <li>Line manages maintenance/compliance team to ensure responsive repairs are dealt in accordance to the SLA</li></ul>Responsibilities will also include: <ul> <li>Support the people we support to set up and maintain a home and tenancy</li> <li>Undertake housing assessments, record meetings and take detailed support notes during support visits</li> <li>Carry out estate inspections, liaise with contractors, and ensure safety and statutory compliance checks are up to date.</li> <li>Assist the people we support to manage their finances and welfare benefit claims, particularly housing benefit, universal credit, disability benefits and DLA/PIP</li> <li>Advise people we support on access to local community organisations, resources, activities and employment opportunities</li> <li>Support with maintaining a safe home environment for the people we support and assist in reporting maintenance issues and concerns</li> <li>Assist and support the people we support to meet rent and service charges obligations to landlords</li> <li>Organise monthly tenancy meetings in liaison with service managers</li> <li>Authorise legal action for rent arrears and represent the association in court where required</li> <li>Administer the provision of comprehensive information to the people we support in relation to service charges, annual uplifts of rent and contracts</li> <li>Ensure Active Prospects housing stock is managed to a high standard and compliant with Decent Home Standards and Awaab's Law.</li> <li>Investigate incidents of nuisance and anti-social behaviour, keeping relevant parties informed and maintaining accurate records</li> <li>Work with the Director of Property and external consultants on the Environment policy</li> <li>Ensure regular health and safety checks in properties to ensure tenancy agreements are upheld and properties remain safe and secure</li></ul>The successful candidate will have the following Knowledge, Training &amp; Experience: <ul> <li>Experience of working as a Housing Manager within registered social housing, charities and local authorities with minimum of 5 Years experience.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of housing legislations and regulation within Housing Support, evictions, housing benefits and other welfare benefit claims</li> <li>Qualified with professional housing qualification with Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Level 4 Certificate for the Housing Profession.</li> <li>Experience leading and supporting initiatives that help tenants access benefits and financial help</li> <li>Have a passion for involving people we support in every aspect of their service</li> <li>Have the ability to work flexible hours including some weekends, evenings and conduct night audits if required</li> <li>Own a Full Driving Licence and be able to use own vehicle for business use</li></ul>What are you waiting for? Apply today or contact us directly on <a href="mailto:recruitment@activeprospects.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@activeprospects.org.uk</a> and 01737 924102 to speak to a friendly Recruitment Advisor. Please note: <ul> <li>all offers are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment compliance standards </li></ul>

Housing Manager

<ul><li>Information_for_Candidates</li><li>Organisational_Culture_framework</li><li>Reference_Form_11B_for_posts_requiring_DBS</li><li>Reference_Form</li><li>Specialist_Neighbourhood_Housing__Rents_____002_</li></ul>Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail <a href="mailto:PeopleandOD@guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">PeopleandOD@guildford.gov.uk</a> quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers. Follow us on Twitter @GuildfordBC Specialist Neighbourhood Housing (Income) Would you like to work for a high performing Income management service? We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communications skills. A passion for delivering excellent customer service, who has a "can do" attitude and is a good team player. You will need to be an excellent problem solver, whilst offering a balance between enforcement and support in all areas of Income management. The Housing Income Specialists provide a vital link to other service units enabling the Council to deliver a comprehensive housing and income service. We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team of four front line Housing Income Specialist, within the Neighbourhood Housing, Income Collection Team. Acting as the first point of customer contact, the role of Housing Income Specialist is to be responsible for rent income collection and associated charges in a defined geographical area within the borough of Guildford. The role involves dealing with sensitive issues, often within a pressurised environment where strong negotiation skills and having assertiveness in difficult situations are essential requirements. Previous experience of giving debt advice and/ or welfare benefit advice would be desirable. In return we offer a range of benefits including agile working, incremental progression related pay, highly competitive annual leave allowances, flexible working, staff discount scheme and membership of the local government pension scheme. If you would like further details about this role please telephone Joanne Figg, Income Manager, on (01483) 444280 or 07970 518815. If you would like to apply for this role, please log on to <a href="http://www.guildford.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.guildford.gov.uk</a> and click Contact us, then click on Jobs. Closing date for applications: 19/12/2025 Interview and test: week commencing 05/01/2026 Salary range <ul><li>£36,699 - £42,272 per year</li></ul>

Specialist - Neighbourhood Housing (Income)

Housing &amp; Support Officer - Guildford Have you got the passion and resilience to support and empower Transform clients to develop their independence and daily living skills? In this role you will work as part of a team and support clients on a day-to-day basis to empower them to resolve their problems to reach positive outcomes. This will be achieved by assisting and encouraging clients to meet their personalised support plans and to access support and related services from local community organisations. You will also carry out housing management activities such as rent collection, risk assessments, tenancy management, reporting maintenance issues, and health and safety checks. If you have relevant experience of working with vulnerable people or have transferable skills, we would like to hear from you. Every day is different in this varied and fulfilling role. Salary - £26,750 pa + on call allowances + benefits Location - Guildford Full time - 37 hours per week About you You will be reflecting Transform's values in everything you do, as part of our team you will act as a keyworker to named clients, and support clients to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible, whilst ensuring they are safe and able to manage risks appropriately. A little more about your core tasks as a Housing &amp; Support Officer: <ul><li>Ability to develop non-judgmental professional relationships with clients </li><li>The ability to manage your own time, delivering outcomes, meeting deadlines</li><li>Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet) </li></ul>Tick most of the boxes but not all? The best candidate rarely does. So, if you are excited by the role and can do most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply; you could be exactly who we need. For an informal discussion about the role please email <a href="mailto:lmartin@transformhousing.org.uk" target="_blank">lmartin@transformhousing.org.uk</a> to arrange a call to discuss the post further or apply directly. About Transform Housing &amp; Support We believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, in parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton. We're a place where people make a difference to clients' lives, feel valued and are supported. We have a strong sense of social responsibility and our values - respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence - guide everything we do. Why work at Transform Transform is a place where all colleagues are valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible depending on the needs of the service and department. Our benefits are great too and include: <ul><li>28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) </li><li>An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day </li><li>A defined contribution pension scheme </li><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Interest-free staff loans </li><li>Flexible working options </li><li>The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year </li><li>Life assurance cover </li></ul>Other things you need to know At Transform we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive, so we want to hear from anyone who is great at what they do and who shares our values. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can do your best, just let us know. We will be happy to help. We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.

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