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Sanctuary manages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Housing Officer London based with a balance of home and office working £40,387 - £42,513 per year 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 09.00 to 17.30 We are looking to recruit a Housing Officer to join our Sanctuary Housing Services team based in our Bow Office in London. For this role you will be expected to deliver high quality housing management services that meet the identified needs of customers, the organisation and the wider community. Sanctuary Housing Services manages homes across England, providing general rented housing, housing for older people, market rent properties, shared ownership and home ownership accommodation. It also provides housing related services including lettings, debt management, compliance, tenancy management and customer services support. The job holder will ensure that they fully always understand and fulfil their responsibilities in respect of both Health &amp; Safety and Equality &amp; Diversity. The role of Housing Officer will include: <ul><li>Effective management of anti-social behaviour cases</li><li>Liaising with colleagues in Property Services and Lettings to ensure the effective allocation of void properties</li><li>Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting tenant welfare via appropriate channels</li><li>Managing complaints about service delivery</li><li>Working with colleagues in other service areas to help the organisation meet its compliance obligations (fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety and data protection)</li><li>Delivering general advice on all aspects of tenancy to enable sustainability</li><li>Working with a range of external agencies to resolve a range of issues affecting tenant welfare including; domestic abuse, anti social behaviour and safeguarding</li><li>Working closely with administrative colleagues to complete a range of tenancy management processes</li></ul>Skills and experiences: <ul><li>Proven experience of undertaking a similar role</li><li>Prior experience of delivering high quality tenancy services</li><li>Excellent skills in analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions</li><li>Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external customers</li><li>Excellent customer service and negotiating skills</li><li>An understanding of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</li><li>Working knowledge of relevant regulations and good practice</li><li>Occasional travel may be a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential</li></ul>Why work for us? We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: <ul><li>25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays</li></ul><ul><li>A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Employee Advice Service including counselling</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Voluntary health plans </li><li>Employee discounts </li><li>Wellbeing support and tools</li><li>Employee recognition scheme</li><li>Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues</li><li>Role salary is £37,951 with an additional policy allowance of £2,436 per annum (rising to £39,948 with an additional policy allowance of £2,564 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)</li></ul>View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 6 January 2026 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - <a href="mailto:housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk" target="_blank">housing.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk</a> We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - <a href="http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team</a> Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Housing Services Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

Housing Officer

The role Official title 'Village Manager'. Are you passionate about improving communities and the lives of our residents? Are you committed to putting our residents first ensuring their homes are safe? If this sounds like you, Join us as a Village Manager and you'll be responsible for managing customer relationships and housing services in a mixed tenure development based at Celebration Avenue - Stratford. What you'll be doing: <ul> <li>To own and manage the customer relationship meeting individual and community needs.</li> <li>To provide innovative mixed tenure landlord services within a patch.</li> <li>To ensure Triathlon Homes delivers excellent tenancy management and leads in customer excellence.</li></ul>The role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days in the office, with flexibility required depending on business need. What you'll need: <ul> <li>Experience of working in a customer services environment</li> <li>Knowledge of the legal framework for delivering tenancy and leasehold management</li> <li>Experience of managing expectations and innovating to achieve results</li> <li>Ability to produce, analyse and present information in a clear transparent way that is easily understood</li> <li>Demonstrable effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders</li> <li>Ability to work flexibly, prioritise and manage competing demands</li></ul>It is important that you give real examples of how you meet the criteria above in your supporting statement. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. The salary for this role is £36,000 per year Closing Date: 9th January at 23:59 Applying for roles with us About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare &amp; dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy &amp; sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy &amp; career development Flexible working Inclusion &amp; Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Housing Officer Role

The Vacancy Are you an experienced Housing Officer looking for a new role? If so, please keep reading. As a Housing Officer you'll be working across Greater London on a dispersed patch of agency managed and covering some general needs properties. You will be responsible for delivering a successful housing and tenancy management service. You will ensure there is a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service, whilst effectively supporting your customers who will have varying and diverse needs. On a day to day basis you may find yourself <ul> <li>Liaising with agents onsite.</li></ul><ul> <li>Customer focused, working with residents in the community.</li></ul><ul> <li>Working collaboratively with other teams, safer neighbourhood teams and external stakeholders.</li></ul><ul> <li>Investigating and actioning tenancy breaches, undertaking the necessary action to enforce the terms &amp; conditions of the tenancy agreement.</li></ul><ul> <li>Attending court / undertaking evictions.</li></ul><ul> <li>Conducting viewings and sign ups.</li></ul><ul> <li>Delivering a programme of property / estate inspections, prioritising FRA / H&amp;S actions.</li></ul>About you You will come to the role with a CIH or equivalent housing qualification or significant housing management experience. You will have experience of housing management. You'll have a proven track record of dealing with challenging situations, taking into account a broad range of customer needs. You will be very aware of current housing issues and practice, housing law, regulations with knowledge of leasehold and shared ownership management. You will be confident in your communication style, able to adapt it to suit the needs of your customers. You will have strong IT skills and have previous experience of using CRMS. The role will require you to travel throughout the patch, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes would be desirable. When not out and about in the community you'll be able to base yourself from home or the office whichever suits you. Ideal candidates will be based in the Greater London area. What's in it for me We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like: <ul> <li>Flexible working - whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business' needs</li> <li>A focus on colleague wellbeing - workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan</li> <li>We invest in colleagues' careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks</li> <li>Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance</li> <li>Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back</li> <li>Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more</li> <li>Enhanced leave</li> <li>We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives</li></ul>Ready to apply? To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you'd be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if successful. We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do. All candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group &amp; it's subsidiary brands INDJOBS The Company The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

The role This Role: Housing Officer known internally as a Local Housing Manager (Roaming) Location: Lambeth &amp; Various Locations Salary Banding Range: £39,841 - £41,937 - Dependent upon experience Full Time 37.5hr working week - Permanent Position This role MTVH are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Local Housing Manager who can provide excellent housing &amp; estate services to our rented properties across a geographical patch. This role will see you covering &amp; supporting various locations in the London Boroughs of Merton, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Croydon, Sutton, Richmond, Kingston andcounties of Surrey and Hampshire. As our Roaming Local Housing Manager, you will be the front facing representative of MTVH, co-ordinating internal &amp; external services to meet the diverse range of needs of our customer base by delivering services both on an individual &amp; local basis to a high standard. It is essential that the ideal candidate has proven previous experience of dealing with customers presenting with complex or challenging needs. This role is predominantly based within office hours of 9-5.30pm (flexibility with hours to be discussed at interview) working a 37.5hr week Monday to Friday. You will be expected to be out on-site 3 days per week with 2 days being spent in-house at our Clapham Park office coupled with home working. As with any community-based role, occasional flexibility with working hours will be required and part of your job role will see you participating in supporting our customers with local initiatives and on occasions can involve weekend work, although this is not common. This role will also require you to manage relationships with the Local Authority and other Housing Association partners. You will also be the point of contact for customers with respect to general ASB complaints, estate services, tenancy management, tenancy enforcement and lettings management. What you'll need to succeed:<ul><li>Essential car user</li><li>Experience of working in a social housing setting is essential</li><li>Experience of working within a supported housing environment is desirable</li><li>Whilst good working knowledge of housing practice, housing law and the principles of service charge management is essential, to really succeed it will be your values and passion that will set you apart.</li><li>At MTVH our values of care, dare and collaborate run through all that we do, we're looking for people who can demonstrate these behaviours every day of the week.</li><li>At a time of continuing change, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to adapt and be flexible</li><li>Ability to collaborate, network and be a strong team player</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, presenting with complex or challenging needs is essential</li><li>Experience of excellent administration skills &amp; analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy in writing, reporting and numeracy</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers face to face and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing</li><li>Ability to self-manage a varied and demanding workload, prioritising and organising too</li><li>A self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge, shows innovation, initiative, empathy &amp; passion</li><li>The ability to manage and report on projects against agreed targets</li><li>Must possess excellent office management skills, managing inboxes, keys etc</li><li>Must be willing to work flexible hours as required</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Housing qualification</li></ul>To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete a basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. As this is part of MTVH's onboarding process the cost will be paid for by the organisation and a new checked performed every three years. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For a full breakdown of company benefits, please see the attached Benefits Digital Booklet: <a href="https://view.pagetiger.com/bksiskh/001" target="_blank">https://view.pagetiger.com/bksiskh/001</a>

The role Housing Officer known internally as a Local Housing Manager Location: 1 post to cover the London Borough of Ealing &amp; Brent Salary Banding: £39,841 - £41,937 -1 x Full Time Permanent Post based on a 37.5hr working week. This role: Due to growth MTVH are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Local Housing Manager who can provide excellent housing &amp; estate services to our rented properties within a defined geographical patch. As our Local Housing Manager, you will be the front facing representative of MTVH, coordinating internal &amp; external services to meet the diverse range of needs of our customer base by delivering services both on an individual &amp; local basis to a high standard. It is essential that the ideal candidate has proven previous experience of dealing with customers presenting with complex or challenging needs. This role is predominantly based within office hours of 9-5.30pm working a 37.5hr week Monday to Friday. You will be expected to be out on-site 3 days per week with 2 days being spent in-house at our Chalkhill office coupled with home working. As with any community-based role, occasional flexibility with working hours will be required and part of your job role will see you participating in supporting our customers with local initiatives and on occasions can involve weekend work, although this is not common. This role will also require you to manage relationships with the Local Authority and other Housing Association partners. You will also be the point of contact for customers with respect to general ASB complaints, estate services, tenancy management, tenancy enforcement and lettings management as this a large part of the role you will need to have demonstrable experience. What you'll need to succeed:<ul><li>Essential car user full driving license are required</li><li>Experience of working in a social housing setting is essential</li><li>Experience of working within a supported housing environment is desirable</li><li>Whilst good working knowledge of housing practice, housing law and the principles of service charge management is essential, to really succeed it will be your values and passion that will set you apart.</li><li>At MTVH our values of care, dare and collaborate run through all that we do, we're looking for people who can demonstrate these behaviours every day of the week.</li><li>At a time of continuing change, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to adapt and be flexible</li><li>Ability to collaborate, network and be a strong team player</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, presenting with complex or challenging needs is essential</li><li>Experience of excellent administration skills &amp; analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy in writing, reporting and numeracy</li><li>Experience of dealing with customers face to face and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing</li><li>Ability to self-manage a varied and demanding workload, prioritising and organising too</li><li>A self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge, shows innovation, initiative, empathy &amp; passion</li><li>The ability to manage and report on projects against agreed targets</li><li>Must possess excellent office management skills, managing inboxes, keys etc.</li><li>Must be willing to work flexible hours as required</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Housing qualification</li></ul>To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete a basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. As this is part of MTVH's onboarding process the cost will be paid for by the organisation and a new checked performed every three years. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship. What's in it for you? Our benefits include:-<ul><li>28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year </li><li>2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities</li><li>An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off</li><li>Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave</li><li>Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%</li><li>Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year</li><li>Life assurance cover 3 x your salary</li><li>Cycle2work scheme</li><li>Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department</li><li>Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too</li><li>Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan</li><li>Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform</li><li>Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues</li><li>Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation</li></ul>About us We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH. Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document Our promise Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme. We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing. We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-<ul><li>Gender</li><li>Ethnicity</li><li>LGBTQ+</li><li>Disability</li></ul>Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For a full breakdown of company benefits, please see the attached Benefits Digital Booklet: <a href="https://view.pagetiger.com/bksiskh/001" target="_blank">https://view.pagetiger.com/bksiskh/001</a>

Job Description Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Introduction Are you passionate about delivering excellent housing services and making a real difference for families in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help people secure safe, quality homes? Do you have the skills and knowledge to make a difference in our temporary accommodation service? If you're passionate about housing and want to help transform lives, this is your opportunity to make an impact. What's the role? The Housing Services Directorate is seeking a Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer to join our team working as part of the homelessness service under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, supporting households in temporary accommodation and ensuring statutory duties are met. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting applicants and ensuring the sustainment of accommodation. You will manage cases effectively, communicate with the appropriate teams, and drive service improvements. Your duties will include liaising with applicants and partner agencies to maintain safe, secure, and well-managed properties, while providing a responsive and supportive service to ensure residents feel informed and satisfied throughout their stay. You will also ensure all tenancy management tasks are completed accurately and efficiently, contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery. What's in it for you? Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including: <ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans </li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we're looking for We are looking for someone with a good understanding of part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, who can provide reliable customer service and work well with different stakeholders. You should be proactive in managing cases load, able to adapt to changes, and comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines. The role requires clear communication skills, the ability to keep accurate records, and a practical approach to problem-solving. A basic level of education, including GCSEs in English and Maths, is essential. You must also be willing to carry out property visits across the borough. Location The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. Special conditions <ul> <li>A basic level of education, including GCSEs in English and Maths, is essential.</li> <li>You must also be willing to carry out property visits across the borough.</li> <li>The job is subject to a Basic Disclosure DBS check</li></ul>The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CV's. Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Donaly Green - <a href="mailto:donaly.green@lewisham.go.v.uk" target="_blank">donaly.green@lewisham.go.v.uk</a> / 07751714784 Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification Salary £40,404-£41,637 per annum (SO1) N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof. Diversity Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a> The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email <a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a> and an advisor will be in touch with you. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. Let's stay connected, follow us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Salary range <ul><li>£40,404 - £41,637 per year</li></ul>

Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer

Job Description Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Introduction Are you passionate about delivering excellent housing services and making a real difference for families in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help people secure safe, quality homes? Do you have the skills and knowledge to make a difference in our temporary accommodation service? If you're passionate about housing and want to help transform lives, this is your opportunity to make an impact. What's the role? The Housing Services Directorate is seeking a Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer to join our team working as part of the homelessness service under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, supporting households in temporary accommodation and ensuring statutory duties are met. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting applicants and ensuring the sustainment of accommodation. You will manage cases effectively, communicate with the appropriate teams, and drive service improvements. Your duties will include liaising with applicants and partner agencies to maintain safe, secure, and well-managed properties, while providing a responsive and supportive service to ensure residents feel informed and satisfied throughout their stay. You will also ensure all tenancy management tasks are completed accurately and efficiently, contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery. What's in it for you? Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including: <ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans </li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we're looking for We are looking for someone with a good understanding of part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, who can provide reliable customer service and work well with different stakeholders. You should be proactive in managing cases load, able to adapt to changes, and comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines. The role requires clear communication skills, the ability to keep accurate records, and a practical approach to problem-solving. A basic level of education, including GCSEs in English and Maths, is essential. You must also be willing to carry out property visits across the borough. Location The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. Special conditions <ul> <li>A basic level of education, including GCSEs in English and Maths, is essential.</li> <li>You must also be willing to carry out property visits across the borough.</li> <li>The job is subject to a Basic Disclosure DBS check</li></ul>The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CV's. Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Donaly Green - <a href="mailto:donaly.green@lewisham.go.v.uk" target="_blank">donaly.green@lewisham.go.v.uk</a> / 07751714784 Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification Salary £40,404-£41,637 per annum (SO1) N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof. Diversity Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href="http://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a> The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email <a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a> and an advisor will be in touch with you. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response. Let's stay connected, follow us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram

Housing Officer 6 month Fixed Term Contract £30,000 - £35,000 Hounslow Mon -Friday - 9am - 5pm Hybrid About Lampton Services Lampton Services are an awarding winning business, providing a range of services, commissioned by LBH, for residents in the borough. From collecting recycling and waste, to maintaining parks, repairing and upgrading homes to managing allotments, Lampton Services is at the heart of the Hounslow community working every day to make it a great place to live. Why join Lampton Services? <ul><li>We are LLW and NJC employer - yearly pay and condition reviews</li><li>23 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays - an additional day per year for each completed years' service, up to five years</li><li>Free GOLD gym membership</li><li>Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and Pension Scheme </li><li>Exclusive Discounts - save with Lampton Rewards and EE mobile offers</li><li>Staff wellbeing perks - online GP access, EAP, health testing, flu Jabs, and eye care vouchers</li><li>Sustainability Perks - cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Career Growth - CPD training, structured development, and leadership opportunities</li></ul>About the Job To provide a customer focused, proactive and high-quality Tenancy management service to Lampton Homes affordable and private sector homes. Ensure tenants comply with the terms of their tenancy/lease in respect of housing and tenancy management and take appropriate action to remedy any breaches. Key Responsibilities include: <ul><li>Will be responsible for facilitating the smooth and efficient management of lettings of properties and renewal of expiring tenancies.</li><li>Lettings of properties that include LHA/PRS ensuring void periods are kept to a minimum.</li><li>Conducting viewings with prospective tenant</li><li>Ensure all paperwork and compliance documents in place for new tenancies.</li><li>Ensure high retention of tenancies</li><li>Responsible for managing rent increases and renewals to maximise the income of the portfolio </li><li>Actively work with residents to manage their rent accounts and maximise income. </li><li>Support with the management of repairs including raising repairs, scheduling, documentation, and maintaining records. </li><li>Build effective relationships with residents, increasing resident satisfaction and quality of life.</li><li>Investigate complaints, insurance claims and MP/Councillors enquiries and review lessons learnt.</li><li>Assist with the housing management and compliance within Lampton Homes blocks to ensure they are compliant and well maintained</li></ul>Previous Experience and Skills Required: <ul><li>Experience of Housing management system </li><li>Excellent knowledge of housing regulation and an understanding of best practice and industry leading developments.</li><li>Experience of working of working in a resident engagement or customer facing role.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt this approach for different audiences.</li><li>Strong negotiating and influencing skills across a range of stakeholders. </li><li>Analytical, with the ability to quickly solve problems through practical and innovative means. </li><li>Achievement focused approach, with the ability to drive performance.</li><li>Excellent customer focus and a genuine desire to achieve excellence in all areas of responsibility.</li><li>Commitment to equality and diversity</li></ul>Due to the needs of the business and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

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