Generic Housing Officer

VENN GROUP The specialists in professional temporary recruitment

An established Housing Association is looking to recruit a Housing Officer to join their busy team on a temporary contract for around two months with a possible extension.

Location: Assisting the team on a patch across Oxford to Cambridge but mainly working in Bedford and Northampton

Hours: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Remote working available but must be able to travel across the patch

Main responsibilities of the role:

• Provide effective management of the organisations housing and customers/tenants

• Undertake tenancy and estate management assisting in rent arrears recovery and ensure tenant participation

• Oversee a high level of safeguarding at all times

• Dealing with cases of Anti-Social Behaviour

• To ensure all vacant homes are re-let efficiently and in line with the organisation’s policies around Choice Based Lettings and performance targets

• Carry out joint inspections of properties prior to termination, transfer, and mutual exchange

• Carry out regular estate inspections, and ensure that contractors are complying with their obligations in respect of grounds maintenance, tree works and cleaning contracts

Essential Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle

• Previous experience with social housing including management of void properties

• Possess knowledge of housing law and regulation

• An enhanced DBS from within 6 months or willingness to obtain

• Knowledge of Orchard housing management system is desirable

If you are interested in this position please contact me on 01908 295000 or email Thewitt@venngroup.com