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We are looking for someone who has experience in the field of private sector housing, in particular experience relating to empty and derelict homes and the Housing Act 2004 to join our dedicated Safety and Wellbeing team to help transform empty homes into safe, liveable properties.
In this role, you’ll work with landlords, agents, and homeowners to enforce housing standards, support grant delivery, and reduce the negative impact of derelict or vacant housing. You will be responsible for leading on bringing empty homes back into use, inspect properties under housing legislation, and assist with energy efficiency initiatives, along with:
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<li>Investigating complaints about housing conditions, unlicensed HMOs, and tenant harassment or illegal eviction.</li>
<li>Carrying out inspections under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and assess eligibility for loans and grants.</li>
<li>Enforcing housing legislation and preparing statutory notices, prosecution files, and evidence for court or tribunal proceedings.</li>
<li>Leading on identifying, surveying and assessing long-term empty homes and developing strategies to bring them back into use.</li>
<li>Collaborating with property owners, managing agents, developers and partner organisations to secure funding and facilitate reoccupation or redevelopment.</li>
<li>Overseeing enforcement actions including Empty Dwelling Management Orders, enforced sales, and derelict property remediation.</li>
<li>Supporting energy efficiency projects and initiatives promoting warm, low-carbon homes.</li>
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This is a dynamic opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of housing law, enforcement experience, and a passion for improving the lives of residents and the quality of housing across the district. It is essential that you have a strong understanding of housing legislation, guidance, and policies, along with:
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<li>Solid IT skills and working knowledge of information and financial systems</li>
<li>Ability to obtain and analyse evidence, prepare accurate reports, and make sound decisions</li>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills</li>
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There is a requirement of this role for you to work outside normal office hours (including evenings/weekends), have a full driving licence and be physically able to carry out property inspections, including challenging or older properties and external sites
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Natalie Pearce on 01233 330304 or Gary Clarke on 01233 330624
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To apply, please click on the apply link above.
When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>
Hybrid Working&nbsp;- We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Competitive remuneration package&nbsp;- We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.
With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area.&nbsp; Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities.&nbsp; This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.
Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide
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Private Sector Housing Officer - Empty Homes

We are looking for an experienced housing professional to join the council&amp;©s Housing Options Team. You would become a member of a small team focusing on preventing homelessness and offering help and advice to customers who are in housing need and may be vulnerable. We need someone who can comprehend the often complex needs of individuals within our community and who will relish the challenge of finding solutions for them. This role will be the lead officer visiting and supporting a caseload of overseas arrivals from Ukraine and Afghanistan supporting them to navigate their housing options and homelessness.Ideally you will already be working within the homelessness sector and have a good understanding of a local authority&amp;©s homelessness duties.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Housing Options Officer (Overseas Arrivals Lead)

We are looking for someone with experience in organising and supporting teams, not necessarily in the housing sector, however some experience of administration and invoice processing would be required. We work in a customer focussed way to ensure that anyone approaching the service is directed to the right person or team first time and part of this role will be dealing with preliminary customer requests in a prompt, friendly and professional manner.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Housing Finance and Admin Officer

We are seeking an experienced housing options/homelessness officer to work alongside the Housing Options Manager to supervise the day to day case management of the Housing Options Officer and provide technical and legal advice to officers in terms of their cases and decision making.You will be knowledgeable in terms of the homelessness legislation and case law and have experience of carrying out homelessness reviews decisions. While not directly line managing the team you will hold regular case review supervisions and hold a small caseload of complex cases of your own.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Senior Housing Options Officer

We are seeking an experienced and motivated manager to lead and co-ordinate the day to day operational business of the Housing Options Team, managing six Housing Options Officers supported by a Senior ensuring households approaching the council for advice or who are facing homelessness receive accurate information and receive a customer focused service.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Housing Options Manager

As a Housing Register and Allocations Officer you will be ensuring all applications to the Housing Register are processed and applicants housing need assessed in accordance with the Council&amp;©s Allocations Policy, and for carrying out all the administrative processes required.&nbsp;This is a varied role providing general housing advice to customers both face to face, on the telephone and by email.&nbsp; The role includes shortlisting bids from applicants for social housing and ensuring nominations are made to social housing providers within required timescales, updating systems, and keeping applicants informed.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Housing Register and Allocations Officer

This role will liaise with accommodation providers, particularly bed and breakfast establishments carrying out regular visits to residents and ensuring the accommodation meets agreed standards. Ideally you will already be working within a housing related sector however we would also consider applications from people who have other relevant experience, and the skills needed to work within this frontline team.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Temporary Accommodation Officer

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Grade 6- £38,058- £41,442pa 12 Month Secondment Opportunity. An opportunity has become available to work with the Temporary Accommodation Team, within the Private Sector Leased (PSL) scheme. &nbsp;You will need excellent customer service, negotiation and partnership skills in the recovery of PSL tenant repair recharges. &nbsp;This role offers a blended working style, working from home, field working and office. &nbsp;Collaborating with the Repairs, Income management and PSL management teams to ensure evidence based recharges are applied to customers when applying recharges.&nbsp; To be responsible for the recovery of PSL tenant recharges acting as the main front-line link between tenants, the Council and its partners in recovering debt and directing tenants to relevant agencies to prevent and manage debt. &nbsp;Responsible for all aspects of raising awareness of tenant recharges across a variety of platforms. To monitor current recharge arrears and decide what action to take to progress each case depending on individual circumstances, ensuring a careful balance between the tenants’ needs and the best interests of the Council. To conduct interviews and home visits in the recovery of arrears, promote payment plans and payment methods, track progression of payments and provide accurate data and reporting to the Homeless Accommodation Manager. &nbsp;&nbsp; Please viewJob Profilehere&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Karen.Reed@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Karen.Reed@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16th July 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed.&nbsp; Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

PSL Recharge Officer

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At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be&nbsp;that difference.
Overall Job Purpose:
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and helping them build a better future? Join our dedicated Housing, Wellbeing and Communities team as an&nbsp;Accommodation Sustainment and Move On Officer, where your work will directly contribute to reducing rough sleeping and homelessness across the Arun District.
Funded by the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local government through the&nbsp;Rough Sleeper Initiative (RSI), this role is vital in supporting individuals who are at risk of or recovering from rough sleeping. You’ll work with a caseload of 15–25 clients, offering tailored support to help them sustain tenancies, access services, and move into long-term accommodation.
We are looking for some who is
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<li>Empathetic and resilient, with experience supporting vulnerable adults</li>
<li>Skilled in&nbsp;crisis management, negotiation, and problem-solving</li>
<li>Comfortable working independently and as part of a multi-agency team</li>
<li>Proficient in IT systems and record-keeping</li>
<li>Knowledgeable about housing law, safeguarding, and local support services (desirable)</li>
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This role is a Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026 with the possibility of extension (subject to funding) The hours are full-time, with some out-of-hours and weekend work required. Please note that an Enhanced DBS will be required.
For more information about joining the RSI Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 20 July 23:59
INTERVIEW DATE:&nbsp;TBC

Arun District Council

Accommodation sustainment and move on Officer (RSI)

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A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application



HOUSING OPTIONS ADVISOR
GRADE 6/7 £29,093 - £34,314
In April 2023, Wyre Council appointed a new and ambitious Chief Executive to lead the council’s next chapter and a focus on a brand new and ambitious Council Plan.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Housing Options Team working as part of the frontline team, providing advice and assistance to clients who present to the service as either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
We are looking to recruit a full time permanent Housing Options Advisor to undertake homeless assessments and make legal decisions to clients presenting to the service.
Working in Housing Options provides an opportunity to make a real difference to people in need of help and makes a fundamental difference to our local community.
What you’ll be doing:
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<li>Preventing homelessness by offering innovative solutions to help clients to either remain in their homes or to help them find alternative accommodation.</li>
<li>Using problem solving and analytical skills to interpret and apply homeless legislation</li>
<li>Working as part of a team to produce innovative solutions and be forward thinking to help develop the service.</li>
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What you’ll need:
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<li>Experience of carrying out robust enquiries.</li>
<li>Competency to decide homelessness applications with a good understanding of Part VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended), the code of guidance and case law or substantial experience of preventing homelessness with a particular focus on the private rented sector.</li>
<li>The ability to provide excellent outcomes for vulnerable clients, and high-quality customer service.</li>
<li>A full current UK driving licence.</li>
<li>An enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by us)</li>
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If you thrive in a team that contributes to making a difference to those facing difficult situations then we want to hear from you.
In return we can offer you a salary up to £34,314, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rata), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and wellbeing services, extensive training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a> or get in touch with the Housing Services Manager David McArthur, to arrange an informal chat by emailing <a href="mailto:David.mcarthur@wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.mcarthur@wyre.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 3 August 2025

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