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Housing Officer – Neighbourhoods | Exeter

RGB

Exeter, Devon, EX2 4EB

£18.67 - £20.75 per hour

Posted: 27 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 26 November 2026

Ref: 106421

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About the Role

This 12-week temporary contract seeks an experienced Housing Officer – Neighbourhoods | Exeter to join RGB Recruitment, working with a leading housing association across the city. Operating 25 hours per week at £18.67 to £20.75 hourly, the post starts 7th December 2026. The successful candidate manages a designated patch, delivering frontline services including tenancy enquiries, permissions, sign-ups and property viewings. Investigating tenancy issues and supporting residents form a central part of the work. Applicants should demonstrate proactive, customer-focused approaches, strong communication and sound organisational abilities. Community presence matters, so confidence in handling varied situations independently is essential.

Housing Officer – Neighbourhoods | Exeter
££ Location: Exeter
££ Pay: £18.67 – £20.75 per hour
£ Hours: 25 hours per week
££ Contract: 12 weeks – Temporary
££ Start Date: 7th December 2026
Housing Officer – Temporary Opportunity
RGB Recruitment is looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join a leading housing association on a 12-week temporary contract covering neighbourhoods across Exeter.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, customer-focused housing professional who enjoys being out in the community, managing tenancies and making a real difference to residents.
The Role
- Manage a designated housing patch across Exeter, delivering excellent frontline housing services.
- Handle tenancy enquiries, permissions, sign-ups and property viewings.
- Investigate and manage tenancy breaches, including safeguarding concerns.
- Carry out estate inspections, ensuring neighbourhoods remain safe, clean and well-maintained.
- Work closely with residents, contractors and partner agencies to resolve issues.
- Support resident engagement and community development initiatives.
- Maintain high standards of tenancy and estate management.
What We''re Looking For
- Previous social housing experience is essential, ideally within a Housing Officer or Neighbourhood Officer role.
- Strong knowledge of tenancy management, estate management and tenancy enforcement.
- Experience dealing with challenging situations and safeguarding concerns.
- Excellent communication, organisation and customer service skills.
- CIH Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards it.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential.
- Ability to manage your own workload and work independently across a geographical patch.
Interested£
If you''re an experienced Housing Officer looking for your next temporary opportunity in Exeter, we''d love to hear from you!
££ Call Carol on 07375 412872
££ Apply today with your CV! Send over to cjones@rgbrec.co.uk
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