Housing Officers

Posted 2 hours 32 minutes ago by Pertemps Plymouth

£39,923 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
Devon, Plymouth, United Kingdom, PL1 1
Job Description
Housing Officer

Plymouth & South Hams

£39,923 Full Time Temporary Contract Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Housing Officer looking for your next contract?

We're recruiting for a Housing Officer to join a leading housing provider covering Plymouth and South Hams. This is a field-based role where you'll manage tenancies, support residents, tackle neighbourhood issues and help create safe, well-maintained communities.

The initial contract is for two months, with the potential for extension.

The Role
You'll be the main point of contact for residents across your patch, delivering a high standard of housing and tenancy management services.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Managing tenancy enquiries and providing advice and support to residents
  • Carrying out tenancy sign-ups and property viewings
  • Investigating and managing tenancy breaches, including safeguarding concerns
  • Monitoring estate standards and contractor performance
  • Building positive relationships with residents, colleagues and partner agencies
  • Supporting community engagement initiatives and neighbourhood sustainability
  • Ensuring tenancy agreements and housing policies are adhered to

What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
  • Previous experience within social housing
  • Experience of tenancy, estate and housing management
  • Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
  • The ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities
  • Good organisational and problem-solving skills
  • CIH Level 4 qualification, or willingness to work towards it
  • A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What's on Offer
  • Salary equivalent of £39,923 per annum
  • 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • Field-based role covering Plymouth and South Hams
  • Immediate start available
  • Initial 2-month contract with potential to be extended
  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference within local communities

Additional Information
  • Basic DBS check required
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the assignment

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!