Full time

Housing Officer - South Hams

RGB Recruitment

South Brent, Devon, TQ10 9AZ

£20.75 per hour

Posted: 30 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Ref: 61024878

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About the Role

This field-based Housing Officer - South Hams role covers a patch across South Brent and the wider South Hams area, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. On offer is £20.75 per hour on an initial one-month contract that may extend. The successful candidate acts as first point of contact for residents, handling tenancy enquiries, permissions, sign-ups, property viewings and breaches, alongside wider neighbourhood and estate management duties. Applicants should bring a solid social housing background, strong tenancy knowledge and the confidence to work independently across a geographical patch. A Basic DBS check is required, and interviews take place promptly.

Housing Officer – Plymouth & South Hams
Location: Plymouth & 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.

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