Temporary

Housing Officer - South Hams

RGB

South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9JL

£20.75 per hour

Posted: 01 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 31 October 2026

Ref: 106308

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About the Role

This temporary Housing Officer - South Hams post, based in South Brent, offers £20.75 per hour for a 37-hour week, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate manages a geographical patch across Plymouth and South Hams, acting as first point of contact for residents. Duties include tenancy enquiries, permissions, sign-ups, property viewings and estate management. Applicants need a strong social housing background, sound knowledge of tenancy law and the ability to work independently in a field-based setting. A Basic DBS check is required. The contract runs for one month initially, with the possibility of extension. Interviews are being arranged promptly.

Housing Officer – Plymouth and South Hams
Location: Plymouth and South Hams, Devon
Pay: £20.75 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday
Contract: 1 month initially – potentially longer
Interviews: ASAP
Basic DBS required
We are recruiting for an experienced Housing Officer to provide frontline housing and neighbourhood management across a Plymouth and South Hams patch.
This is a field-based role and an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong social housing, tenancy and estate management background who can hit the ground running.
The Role
- Manage a geographical housing patch and act as the main point of contact for residents
- Handle tenancy enquiries, permissions and general housing management
- Carry out tenancy sign-ups and property viewings
- Manage tenancy breaches and take appropriate action
- Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns
- Carry out estate inspections and maintain high neighbourhood standards
- Work with internal teams, contractors and external agencies
- Support resident engagement and community development
- Help maintain sustainable tenancies and safe, welcoming communities
- Support housing activity relating to new developments where required
What We''re Looking For
- Previous social housing experience
- Strong knowledge of tenancy, estate and neighbourhood management
- CIH Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards it
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Confident managing a busy and varied caseload
- Strong organisation and ability to prioritise
- Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle
- Ability to pass a Basic DBS check
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the assignment.
Interested£
Interviews are being arranged ASAP, so don''t delay.
Apply today by emailing your CV to Carol at RGB Recruitment : cjones@rgbrec.co.uk
Or Call 07375412872 for more information.