Job Title: Housing Officer Based in North/East London
This is a Monday to Friday role
If you are looking for a housing position working in Local Authorities this is for you!
We are seeking a proactive and committed Housing Officer to deliver tailored, resident-focused housing management services in a designated neighborhood. This role involves tenancy management, estate maintenance, and fostering resident engagement to support strong, thriving communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide tenancy support, ensuring tenants understand their responsibilities and comply with tenancy agreements.
- Address tenancy breaches, including unauthorised occupants, illegal subletting, and antisocial behavior, using early intervention and enforcement strategies.
- Conduct regular tenancy audits, initial tenancy visits, and follow-ups to ensure tenant satisfaction.
- Liaise with internal departments and external partners to deliver seamless housing services.
- Organize and attend resident meetings, involvement events, and estate-based surgeries to maintain a visible presence and strong community relations.
- Perform regular estate inspections, identify maintenance needs, and oversee communal repair work.
- Implement fire safety and health compliance measures, notifying and enforcing standards as required.
- Manage void periods by coordinating tenancy terminations with the Lettings and Voids Team.
- Provide reports and monitoring data to senior management for performance improvement.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to policy reviews to enhance housing management services.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will bring:
- A solid understanding of housing legislation, tenancy agreements, and related policies.
- Experience managing antisocial behavior cases and applying early intervention techniques.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with tenants, colleagues, and external partners.
- Excellent communication skills, including experience drafting correspondence for residents, MPs, and councilors.
- The ability to work independently, prioritizing tasks while meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency in using digital tools for mobile working and data management.
- A commitment to fostering inclusive communities and promoting tenant involvement.
- Confidence in attending court to represent tenancy management cases.
- A collaborative mindset to contribute to team success and policy development.
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