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&nbsp;X2 23 Month contract, Full-time hours – 37 per week.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic, passionate, organised and team-oriented individual who enjoys a challenge.  Working in the income team is not just about collecting rent but about trying to make a difference to the people’s lives we work with and strengthen communities. We value our staff and the difference that they make to our customers. &nbsp;
Our Housing and Communities Teams are passionate about the people who live in Reading; our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery. &nbsp;
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. 
About the role &nbsp;
This role, although contractually office based, allows for hybrid working with an aim of making it easier to manage workloads and a work/life balance. You will also be out and about on the estates, visiting people in their homes. This is a very varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. One day you will be visiting residents in their home to discuss affordable payment arrangements and the next carrying out tenancy sign ups.&nbsp;
You will be creative in your approach to support customers and ensure optimal income collection. You'll also carry out a range of tasks including looking at dedicated accounts and really getting to know your tenants, providing expert welfare benefit and income maximisation advice, assisting in preparing applications for court, organising and attending case conferences and court hearings. You will have an eye for detail and will want to do the best by our residents in supporting them to sustain their tenancies. &nbsp;
About you &nbsp;
The following experience is required for this role:&nbsp;
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Experience in income management or debt recovery/collection up to court applications (preferably in a social housing environment although this is not essential) or a similar environment&nbsp;
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Ability to show an understanding of the recovery process&nbsp;
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Ability to understand the challenges of recovery&nbsp;
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Excellent customer service skills&nbsp;
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A working knowledge of welfare benefits or an ability to learn, understand and give advice on welfare benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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To be a self-starter with a proactive approach and possess the ability to work without close supervision&nbsp;
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To have effective decision-making skills, a diplomatic and confidential approach and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.&nbsp;
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Preferable to have a full driving licence&nbsp;
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You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day.&nbsp; You’ll also be working withing our Team Reading values to ensure you are part of making Reading a successful and vibrant place. &nbsp;
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: &nbsp;
Work Together as one team- work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do&nbsp;
Drive Efficiency- show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential&nbsp;
Be Ambitious- be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way&nbsp;
Make a Difference to Reading- maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed&nbsp;
 Our offer&nbsp;
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.&nbsp; &nbsp; A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:&nbsp;
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Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave&nbsp;
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A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;
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Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading&nbsp;
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<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a>(LGPS)&nbsp;
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Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)&nbsp;
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On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted&nbsp;
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Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work&nbsp;
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Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax&nbsp;
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 For more information on this position please contact Jamie Hill, Housing Income Recovery Manager at <a href="mailto:Jamie.Hill@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jamie.Hill@reading.gov.uk</a>
&nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025&nbsp;
Interview Date: To be confirmed&nbsp;
Interview Process: Question Based&nbsp;
 Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;

Reading Borough Council

Specialist Housing Income Recovery Officer

We are looking for an officer who is passionate about community wellbeing, tenant engagement, and delivering exceptional housing services.In this role you will be responsible for managing a designated patch and delivering a broad range of services$ûfrom income management and rent arrears recovery to tackling anti-social behaviour and promoting community cohesion. You will be at the heart of our neighbourhoods, building strong relationships with tenants, residents, and partner agencies while ensuring tenancies are effectively managed.You will be managing rent accounts and helping tenants sustain their tenancies along with:Identifying and addressing anti-social behaviour, liaising with the Police, social services, and other partners.Conducting estate inspections, welfare visits, and property checks to uphold housing standards.Taking enforcement action where necessary, including preparing legal notices and attending court.Encouraging tenant participation and community engagement to build inclusive, resilient neighbourhoods.Supporting void management, letting processes, and coordinating with lettings and repairs teams.To be competent in this role it is essential tha you have a solid understanding of housing legislation, anti-social behaviour policy, and community support networks, as well as:Proven experience in housing or tenancy management, income recovery, or neighbourhood services.Having strong communication and relationship-building skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.Having the ability to work independently, prioritising effectively, and handling sensitive issues with diplomacy.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Oliver Samways, Income and Arrears Manager, on 01233 330375Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/qyyirvc4/7104a-neighbourhood-housing-officer-june-2025.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a>To apply - If you are an employee of Ashford Borough Council and wish to apply then please log into iTrent self service via the link in the self-service section of the smarthub Click on current vacancies on the home pageWhen applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Hybrid Working - 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. Competitive remuneration package - 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. 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. 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 provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community





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Ashford Borough Council

Neighbourhood Housing Officer

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)

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

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 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

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

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

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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

Housing Options Advisor

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SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS ADVISOR
GRADE 8 £35,235 - £37,938
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 a key 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 Senior Housing Options Advisor to assist the Housing Options Team Leader, supervise the team, 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>Supporting the team of Housing Options Advisors and supervising their work ensuring compliance with homelessness legislation and case law.</li>
<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>The desire and ability to support and motivate the team in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<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 £37,938, 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

Senior Housing Options Advisor

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Income Recovery Officer Salary: £34,107 Hours: Full time (35) Location: Hemel HempsteadWe're thrilled to announce a new opportunity for an Income Recovery Officer. In this role, the successful candidate will maintain precise records, build positive relationships with tenants, and contribute to the enhancement of monitoring systems. Responsibilities also include staying informed about relevant legislation, participating in meetings, and ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance with established policies and best practices.Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Manage and monitor rent accounts, ensuring regular reviews and appropriate actions in line with policies.</li>
<li>Prepare and serve legal notices and represent Hightown in possession cases as necessary.</li>
<li>Conduct home visits to tenants as required by tenancy conduct or procedures.</li>
<li>Coordinate responses to welfare reform, ensuring policies reflect legislative changes and effective data collection.</li>
<li>Liaise with Housing Benefit departments and the Department of Work and Pensions for prompt payment and issue resolution.</li>
<li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits, providing advice and signposting tenants to relevant agencies.</li>
</ul>Experience and Qualifications Required:<ul>
<li>Relevant experience as an Income Recovery Officer or in credit control and debt/arrears recovery.</li>
<li>Educated to GCSE level with a grade C or above in English and Maths.</li>
<li>Proficient in using computer systems, including spreadsheets and various software packages.</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of Housing and Welfare benefits.</li>
<li>Previous experience engaging with customers or service users.</li>
</ul>Why Join Us?Competitive Salary: £34,107Generous Leave: 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays (pro rata).Bonuses and Benefits: Monthly attendance bonus, life assurance (3x salary), and retail discounts.Career Development: Access to training and development opportunities.Wellbeing Support: Health and wellbeing services.Fitness Facilities: Free access to our on-site gym.About Us:Hightown Housing Association is a charitable housing association operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. We believe everyone deserves a home and the support they need. Our mission is to build new homes and provide excellent housing and support services.With over 9,000 homes and a team of more than 1,100 dedicated staff, we are committed to making a positive impact in our communities.Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Income Recovery Officer

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About usIn Tower Hamlets we are committed to building relationships and strengthening families by working with people in a compassionate and understanding way. ​We are ambitious for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be healthy, safe, and successful.Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious, and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice.Our C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, sets out “6 Cs” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.About the roleOver the last two years we have seen over 3000 asylum seekers and refugees move into the borough. The team created to support these sanctuary seekers is called the Resettlement &amp; Migration team (RMT), we are looking to recruit a Housing Officer to join the team.The team offer wrap around support to all sanctuary seekers in Tower Hamlets including Ukrainian and Afghan refugees and asylum seekers and receive government grants to do so. The Resettlement &amp; Migration Team lead by example, challenging discrimination, racism and inequality through an inclusive, informed and empowering approach for all residents. This role will serve those who are at risk of homelessness, looking to reduce rough sleeping and ending destitution. The role will aid the integration of sanctuary seekers, build social cohesion in our communities and share best practice with other local authorities.The Housing Officer will be required:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To work with and support refugees and those with potential refugee status living in Home Office accommodation, sponsorship placements or making their own arrangements.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To work with NASS providers such as Clearsprings and their subcontractors.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Welcome Afghan refugees to LAHF properties procured by the LA4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To arrange, host and manage events and workshops with sanctuary seekers. Facilitate and deliver the workshop so that they can understand their housing options, utilising internal and external stakeholders to assist in delivering relevant information.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Produce information sheets and guidance document that can be shared with the community.6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To support sanctuary seekers to source independent sustainable accommodation in or out of the borough and make referrals to homeless options that the LA have a duty to support.7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supporting the Resettlement &amp; Migration team to achieve their integration objectives. The role will be office and community based at the Town Hall in Whitechapel, Children and Family Centres or at NASS accommodation.&nbsp;The role is for a fixed term contract for 12 months. About you·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You will have the ability to deliver homelessness prevention and housing option solutions with these being tailored to diverse communities and differing customer needs·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ability to work across boundaries in partnership with all housing sectors and partner agencies.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to an excellent standard, giving advice and information sensitively and persuasively.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The ability to negotiate both with homeless people and on their behalf to broker housing solutions.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent IT skills, with the ability to use a range of databases and MS Word and EXCEL to produce a wide range of letters and documents and MS Outlook to process the full range of email and diary functions.&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To have an understanding of welfare benefits and have a level of numeracy sufficient to give basic money and housing advice using available toolsRequirementsFor further information regarding the role, please contact Nicola Mutale, Asylum Seeker &amp; Refugee Coordinator:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicola.mutale@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicola.mutale@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>How to applyThis post is open to candidates to apply directly – No referrals from agencies will be accepted.Please fully complete the online application form via our recruitment portal Alvius. We will not consider applications which do not do this. Interviews will take place on 11th, 12th and 13th August 2025. Please hold these dates. Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Resettlement & Migration Team - Housing Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
We are recruiting for experienced and enthusiastic electricians to join our&nbsp;Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team
Do you want to be part of our Electrical Testing and Compliance Team, ensuring Brighton and Hove City Council&nbsp;Housings electrical installations meet the requirements of the Wiring Regulations? Do you want to focus on your trade and not sourcing materials, writing quotes or chasing customers for payment? Do you have a full drivers licence? Do you have a City and Guilds level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installations?
If so, we’d welcome your application to work within our busy Housing Repairs and Maintenance Service.
For an informal discussion, please contact James Pauley – Electrical Manager <a href="mailto:james.pauley@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.pauley@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>
<h2>About the role</h2><h3>You will carry out high-standard electrical&nbsp;upgrades and testing both in our&nbsp;residents’ homes and in communal areas. Delivering high customer service and meeting all safety, quality and cost control standards.</h3>You will mainly be working in occupied properties within the Brighton and Hove area either on your own or in a small team. The key tasks will be:<ul>
<li>Upgrading electrical installations in both communal and domestic settings&nbsp;to ensure they meet the requirements of the Wiring Regulations</li>
<li>Testing electrical installations in both communal and domestic settings producing certification as necessary (including EIC's, EICRs etc.)</li>
<li>Detecting, locating and diagnosing faults&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rewiring circuits or full installations as necessary</li>
<li>Working with asbestos (you will be fully trained and equipped&nbsp;to work on non notifiable non licenced asbestos)</li>
<li>Installing full smoke detection and gateway system</li>
<li>Producing Smoke Detection certification</li>
</ul>Our residents come from a variety of backgrounds, you will need to be positive about interacting&nbsp;with and serving&nbsp;our diverse community.Our team members say they enjoy working in Housing Repairs because&nbsp;“Every day is completely different, we really get a chance to help people from the local community and it feels great to have made a difference at the end of the day”.In return for your skills and hard work, we offer:<ul>
<li>A standard&nbsp;working week of 37 hours per week plus 5.5 hours of contracted overtime (Monday – Friday 08.00 – 17.00). Part-time hours are available.</li>
<li>The opportunity to take on additional call out shifts if available</li>
<li>A full induction with job shadowing in your first week and on-going development</li>
<li>Your own allocated fleet vehicle for work use</li>
<li>Paid annual leave</li>
<li>Pension scheme</li>
</ul>Please read our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is term-time only. For part time applicants, where your working week is less than the council’s basic 37 hour week, contracted overtime rated pay will not form part of your working hours. This is because overtime rated pay is payable for hours worked in excess of the council’s basic 37 hour week. Your starting salary will be pro rata based on the basic annual salary elements of pay between £33,366 &amp; £37,938.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.

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Permanent Ref: H7317 &nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the Private Sector Housing Team. Our Private Sector Housing Team regulates unsafe housing within the borough including fire safety in high, medium and low-rise buildings and a reactive service to complaints with a view to rolling out proactive based working projects wherever possible.&nbsp; You will be a motivated and proactive individual who will take responsibility for ensuring high standards, leading a team of 6 officers to regulate the private rented sector in Dacorum.&nbsp; The team is also responsible for delivering HMO licensing under the national mandatory scheme as well as providing sound advice to landlords, tenants and partner agencies.&nbsp; The posts present an ideal opportunity for an individual who already has in-depth experience and knowledge of the regulation of the private sector and are perhaps looking to progress their careers into management. You will need to have the relevant level of qualification and experience in one or more of the service-specific subject areas, including a sound knowledge of regulatory requirements and enforcement.&nbsp; You will act as advisor to the Assistant Director, Head of Service, Manager and senior management on the allocated service. You will work in collaboration with other services and senior management to ensure that services are joined up appropriately and are aligned to the achievement of the Council’s aims and objectives. Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. A Standard check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details. Interviews Date(s): TBC

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