• Locations

  Chelmsford, Essex

• Salary

  Up to £150 per day

• Sector

  Housing, Revenues & Benefits, Supported Housing

• Type

  Permanent

Housing Officer

📍 Location: CM14, Essex
💰 Pay Rate: £18.76 per hour
🕘 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (35 hours per week)

Housing Officer – Temporary Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Officer to join a well-established housing organisation based in CM14. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality housing management services and improving the lives of residents.

As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for managing a designated patch of properties, building positive relationships with residents, and ensuring estates are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with housing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of residential properties and provide an excellent housing management service.
• Build strong relationships with residents and act as their first point of contact.
• Investigate and resolve tenancy-related issues, including anti-social behaviour (ASB), complaints, and safeguarding concerns.
• Carry out regular estate inspections and ensure communal areas are maintained to a high standard.
• Work closely with repairs, maintenance teams, contractors, and managing agents to resolve issues promptly.
• Monitor repairs and maintenance performance to ensure excellent customer service.
• Support residents by providing advice and guidance on tenancy matters.
• Manage service charges and communicate effectively with residents regarding housing services.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and maintain up-to-date case management systems.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to improve resident satisfaction.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Housing Officer, Neighbourhood Officer, Tenancy Officer, or in a similar housing management role.
• Strong knowledge of tenancy management, ASB, safeguarding, and housing legislation.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing a housing patch and working with diverse communities.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and work independently.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and housing management systems.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive pay rate of £18.76 per hour.
• Monday to Friday working hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
• Opportunity to work with a respected housing provider.
• Supportive team environment.
• Immediate start available, subject to compliance.

If you have a passion for delivering outstanding housing services and making a positive difference to residents’ lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV.

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