Housing Officer

Ashfield District Council have a great opportunity for a Housing Officer to join the team based in Kirkby-In-Ashfield. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,076 per annum.

About the Housing Officer role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with tenancy and estate management experience to join our award winning, upper quartile performing, Housing Team. 

Experience of working in social housing and with tenants is essential.

As a Housing Officer, you will manage a patch of properties within the Ashfield area, dealing with all aspects of tenancy and estate management including enforcement of tenancy conditions.

This role involves visiting customers in their own home, establishing good relationships, as well as the preparation of legal documentation and attendance at Court.

You must be organised and have the ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload with competing demands. You must be flexible to respond to unplanned situations and possess the problem-solving skills needed to deal with issues at pace and with accuracy.

You will have good knowledge of housing practice and legislation in addition to excellent communication skills.

Closing date for the Housing Officer role: 4th February 2024
Interview date: 14th February 2024

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Why not click ‘apply’ today? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop your career as our Housing Officer.

Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.