Housing Officer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced-Housing Officer-to join a well-established organisation in Essex-on an initial 8 week temporary contract followed by a 12 month fixed term contract. During the temporary period you will be on an hourly rate.-

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a designated patch of properties and tenants
• Delivering a high-quality housing management service
• Handling tenancy-related matters including sign-ups, terminations, and breaches
• Managing-low-level anti-social behaviour (ASB)-cases
• Supporting the management of-rent arrears, including monitoring accounts and engaging with tenants to agree repayment plans
• Conducting property inspections and estate visits
• Supporting tenants with sustainment and signposting to relevant services
• Liaising with internal teams and external agencies

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Housing Officer or similar role
• Experience dealing with-rent arrears-and income collection
• Knowledge of housing legislation and tenancy management
• Experience handling low-level ASB cases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable)

If you are an experienced Housing professional available at short notice and looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.