Rent Officer

We''re recruiting an organised and proactive Rents Officer to join a busy Rental Income Team within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong income management experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting tenancy sustainment while ensuring rental income is maximised. You''ll play a key role in managing a caseload of rent accounts for temporary accommodation and rent guarantee scheme properties, working closely with residents, internal teams, and external agencies to ensure payments are maintained and tenancies remain stable. This role combines income recovery with meaningful resident support, offering variety and challenge on a daily basis. The Role Take responsibility for maximising rental income across temporary accommodation and rent guarantee scheme properties. Manage approximately 125 rent accounts, with caseloads increasing as additional properties are let. Make outbound calls to tenants to discuss arrears, agree payment arrangements and take card payments where appropriate. Carry out home visits to engage tenants, assess circumstances and support tenancy sustainment. Represent the council at County Court Possession Hearings when required. Work closely with Homelessness, Housing Needs and Benefits teams to ensure smooth sign-ups and accurate completion of Housing Benefit forms with all supporting documentation. Follow all operational and legal processes related to income recovery in line with ..... full job details .....