Housing Officer

Housing Officer

Contract: Temporary role (3-month contract)

Location: Hackney (Office-based)

Pay Rate: £25.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Additional Requirement: Enhanced DBS check required

Responsibilities of the Housing Officer:

• Manage tenancy-related issues, including voids, allocations, sign-ups, and tenancy breaches while ensuring compliance with housing policies.
• Collaborate with support providers, external agencies, and internal teams to sustain tenancies and provide housing-related support.
• Monitor rent accounts, manage arrears recovery, and liaise with housing benefit services to ensure timely payments.
• Conduct property inspections, oversee repairs, and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Handle complaints, enforce tenancy agreements, and attend court proceedings when necessary.

Requirements of the Housing Officer:

• Previous experience in housing management, tenancy sustainment, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy management, and welfare benefits.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with tenants and agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records.

If you are interested in this opportunity and want to make a positive impact in the community, please email me with your CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.