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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £97,746 - £103,605 a year plus £3990 car benefit allowance Hours per week: As and when required Contract type: PermanentAre you ready to lead a bold, values-driven housing agenda and shape the future of housing in one of the UK’s most diverse and dynamic towns? Luton Council is seeking a Director of Housing to lead and transform high-performing, customer-focused services across housing operations, needs and homelessness playing a pivotal role in delivering our ambitious Luton 2040 vision to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, and ensure access to good quality, affordable homes in a vibrant, forward-thinking town. As Director of Housing, you will be the Council’s strategic and operational lead for all housing functions, with responsibility for a £22 million budget, 7,700 council homes, and services supporting our 225,000 residents including more than 1,100 in temporary accommodation.You will be accountable for:•Fulfilling all statutory housing duties, including homelessness prevention, HRA business planning, and compliance with key legislation and regulation.•Driving transformation across homelessness, housing management and temporary accommodation, with a strong emphasis on tenant satisfaction, service excellence and financial sustainability.•Advising and working with elected Members to shape strategy, policy and delivery aligned to Luton 2040.•Leading effective engagement with tenants, leaseholders and community panels to ensure inclusive and responsive services.•Working collaboratively with the Director of Property and Housing Delivery to ensure tenants and leaseholders receive good value and effective repairs, asset and estate management services•Act as Board Member on our wholly owned company Foxhall Homes to ensure affordable housing delivery and the effective sourcing and acquisition of temporary accommodation. Acting as Luton’s housing ambassador locally, sub-regionally and nationally.This is a role with real impact, addressing poverty, contributing to climate goals through sustainable homes, and improving wellbeing for some of the town’s most vulnerable residents.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a housing leader with:•Significant senior experience in local authority housing services, with a strong understanding of the Housing Act, HRA, and regulatory frameworks.•A track record of transformation, innovation and delivering improved outcomes in complex housing environments.•Strategic vision combined with operational grip – able to manage risk, assure compliance, and inspire large multidisciplinary teams.•Political astuteness and the ability to influence and collaborate across organisational and sector boundaries.•A strong personal commitment to inclusion, social justice and improving life chances.Join us and be part of a council that is determined to make a lasting difference.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision.<h2>Application Process</h2>For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact our retained consultant at Penna:Bruna Varante on 07858 306725 or email: <a href="mailto:bruna.varante@penna.com" target="_blank">bruna.varante@penna.com</a> Ali Tasker on 07514 728114 or email: <a href="mailto:ali.tasker@penna.com" target="_blank">ali.tasker@penna.com</a> Amin Aziz – 07709 514141 or email <a href="mailto:amin.aziz@penna.com" target="_blank">amin.aziz@penna.com</a>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>To apply for this role, please click the link below:<a href="https://execroles.penna.com/" target="_blank">https://execroles.penna.com/</a>Closing date: 26th June 2025Longlist Interviews: 2nd July 2025 Final Interviews: 17th July 2025We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1549527&amp;ptId=11411" target="_blank">download: Cover Sheet.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1549528&amp;ptId=11411" target="_blank">download: How to Apply.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1549529&amp;ptId=11411" target="_blank">download: Welcome Letter.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1549530&amp;ptId=11411" target="_blank">download: Director of Housing JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Director of Housing

Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest&nbsp;Directorate: PlaceGrade: &nbsp;Scale 6 - PO1 (career graded role)Salary: £32,925 - £40,833 PA &nbsp;(depending on experience)Market Supplement / Retention Bonus: yesContract Type: Full-time/PermanentDBS: Enhanced BarredWorking hours per week: 36Application Deadline: &nbsp;24/06/2025Proposed Interview Date(s): TBCReference: 1777Previous applicants need not apply.About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. A great example of this commitment recently saw the release of a number of homes that were made available to people who live or work in the borough at discounted market rents.The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;4 x Posts availableThis is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable residents in the borough. Are you pro-active, resourceful, customer-resolution focused? Then this role might be for you.&nbsp;As a Housing Options &amp; Assessment Officer, you’ll be working in a busy and often challenging environment, where you will be supporting our vulnerable residents, some of whom may have complex needs. If you join our team, you’ll be focused on preventing residents from becoming homeless, as well as providing&nbsp;tailored support and interventions when prevention is not an option.The successful candidate will have at least 2 years experience of working within a busy Prevention and Assessment Service, as well as being enthusiastic, resilient and self-motivated.The ability to provide a high standard of housing advice and guidance to residents and landlords is essential.&nbsp; Great organisational, communication and negotiating skills are a must.For more information please visit our website page - <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/explore-career-housing" target="_blank">Explore a career in Housing | London Borough of Waltham Forest</a>&gt;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/2020_housing_options_officer_sc6-po1%20.pdf" target="_blank"> Click here to download the Role Profile</a> &lt;&lt;&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Deliver a high quality and collaborative assessment of the housing requirements and options for people in housing need.</li> <li>Understand the abilities and the complex, multiple needs of individual residents/households.</li> <li>Motivate and empower residents to find and sustain new housing through the creation of Personal Housing Plans.</li> <li>Assessing residents against the prevention, relief and main duties in the Homelessness Reduction Act.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;<ul> <li>3 A levels or equivalent through experience</li> <li>Demonstrable ability in written English and basic mathematics</li></ul>Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;</li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;</li> <li>Suitable driver’s license; &nbsp;is desirable not essential</li></ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;REDEPLOYEES ONLYInterested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-…</a>.Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sharron Stewart, <a href="mailto:sharron.stewart@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharron.stewart@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or Gbemi Tinubu-Pratt <a href="mailto:gbemi.tinubu-pratt@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">gbemi.tinubu-pratt@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice.





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Housing Options and Assessment Officer (4 jobs available)

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Housing Options Team Leader1 x permanent role (P01769)1 x 12 months fixed term (P01615)37 hours per week (hybrid working)Starting salary £40,689 pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experienceAre you passionate about helping people?Are you able to lead a team, helping them to achieve success in the field of Homelessness Prevention?Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is investing in Homelessness Services and is looking for someone to lead the expanding team of Housing Options. You will be one of two Housing Options Team Leaders for the Housing Options team, a member of the Housing Needs management team with operational responsibility for both the day-to-day service and the out of hours homelessness service.You will be in a key role, working with the Housing Options Manager to develop the service in a way which promotes and prioritises the prevention of homelessness, whilst also ensuring that there are resources in place for the relief of homelessness when prevention is not possible.You will have line management responsibilities for up to 8 officers, to ensure consistency of decision making, whilst also providing advice and guidance to help develop and strengthen team members’ own decision-making skills.You will be responsible for maintaining and updating the key homeless prevention pathways, working with partners and colleagues to ensure the Council has the necessary housing options for successful sustainable outcomes.You will be the primary point of contact for colleagues and partners in the day-to-day operation of the service, enabling the swift resolution of cases that require a quick response and helping colleagues without specialist knowledge.You will demonstrate your ability to deal with emotionally challenging cases in difficult situations, dealing with cases that require escalation from members of the housing options team and identifying outcomes in complex cases.We are looking for someone with:<ul>
<li>An interest in providing high quality public services to the local community</li>
<li>Experience of working in Housing Options and homelessness, making detailed homelessness decisions and providing detailed housing advice</li>
<li>The ability to negotiate with others and find solutions to complicated situations</li>
<li>High levels of ability working with IT systems and confidence in using Microsoft software,</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Ability to manage the effective operation of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s Housing Options service</li>
</ul>Our ValuesOur Values are important to us and we’re looking for someone who can live our values and help embed them into the services we deliver. Our values are Collaborative, Open, Responsible and Excellent.If you are passionate about helping people and assisting those in housing need, and if you also thrive under pressure and enjoy team working – we want to hear from you.Closing date for applications is 11 May 2025.Assessments will be held on 21 May 2025.Interviews will be held on 28 May 2025.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Housing Options Team Leader (P01769)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>The role will support the Housing Adaptations Manager in the leadership, management and development the Team responsible for the delivery of the Home Adaptations Service, including but not limited to the disabled facilities grant regime, the Council’s discretionary home adaptation grant regime - securing improvements to housing in West Northamptonshire’s – through advice, and grant based support.<h2>Additional information</h2>You will have excellent team leadership skills, able to work with the team to achieve the best outcomes for the customer.&nbsp;You will have robust experience of the disabled facilities grant regime, able to provide technical advice to the case officers to ensure that the service delivery remains within the statutory framework<h2>Company information</h2>&nbsp;At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Senior Adaptations Case Officer

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Hexagon is an innovative and responsive housing association working in partnership with a range of local authorities to meet housing needs across Southeast London. With a turnover of £40m, 120 staff and over 4,000 homes, Hexagon is continually improving the quality and range of our affordable homes and services.
As an organisation we are concerned with people, their homes, and communities. We make good quality, affordable housing, and services available to people in the local areas we serve, and work to extend opportunities and improve the neighbourhoods they live in.
We have an excellent opportunity for an outstanding candidate with a passion for social housing to provide leadership on our Rent and Service Charge management.&nbsp;
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will manage the service charge and rent setting across our leasehold, shared ownership, social and affordable rents portfolio, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will directly manage the Rents &amp; Service Charge Analysts and ensure that high quality services are provided internally and externally.
The role will be responsible for the development and delivery of the annual plan in relation to rents and service charge activities and will also contribute to the overall management of Hexagon.
Our ideal candidate will have:
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<li>Considerable experience of rent and service charge management in the housing sector.</li>
<li>AAT or equivalent accounting qualification.</li>
<li>Experience of using housing management and financial systems (e.g. SUN/CIVICA).</li>
<li>Considerable knowledge of regulation/legislation related to the setting and management of rents and service charges.</li>
<li>Track record of delivering service improvements and the ability to work across teams.</li>
<li>Experience of managing and developing staff.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>A positive “can do” attitude and a commitment to a high standard of service delivery.</li>
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If you think you have the skills to do all this and more, we want to hear from you.
This role presents a brilliant opportunity to further your career with a dynamic Great Place to Work accredited company with IIP Gold, that is committed to employee engagement, values its staff and provides a work environment that is built on flexibility, empowerment, and a commitment to support you to be the best that you possibly can. If you want to work with a fantastic team and feel proud of the contribution that you make each day, then we very much want to hear from you.
We will offer you training and supervision to help you achieve your full potential, and an excellent package including private medical insurance, pension scheme with 3 x salary life assurance, flexible hybrid working, and 26 days annual leave rising one day per year to 31 days.
For further details and to apply, please click on the apply link above.
No agencies.
Closing date: Sunday 29 June 2025.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9 July 2025.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and making Hexagon an inclusive place to work where everyone can be themselves and feel valued for their contribution.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure inclusivity. If you have any specific requirements, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@hexagon.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@hexagon.org.uk</a>

Rent & Service Charge Manager

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
One 37 hour per week permanent post and one 18.5 hours per week temporary post (Maternity cover for 8 months)
Brighton &amp; Hove is a great place to live, learn, work and visit. Our diverse and vibrant community is passionate about the city and there’s a shared commitment to celebrating and promoting all that makes Brighton &amp; Hove so unique.
We are just as committed to delivering an outstanding service to our residents as we are in making Tenancy Services the first choice for a career in Housing.
If you are looking to work in a flexible and forward-thinking organisation, enjoy helping people from a range of backgrounds and are&nbsp;looking for an exciting new challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
You’ll be working in a directorate that is dedicated to empowering people from different communities and backgrounds to come together, live well and thrive, supported by our city-wide work on fairness, inclusion and engagement.
This fixed term role is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read <a href="https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1" target="_blank">the Secondment policy</a> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.
For an informal discussion, please contact Marlene Wright - Housing Customer Team Leader on 01273 &nbsp;293030 <a href="mailto:marlene.wright@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">marlene.wright@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>
<h2>About the role</h2>The role of a Housing Service Adviser is to provide a first point of contact to Tenancy Services for tenants and leaseholders.You will have experience of communicating with customers from a range of backgrounds face to face, on the phone and digitally. You will be able to work in a high demand service, providing advice, support and signposting to council tenants. You will be skilled in discussing sometimes challenging issues in a supportive and empathic way. You will be skilled in keeping accurate records and in working with colleagues to achieve the best outcome for customers.You’ll be working in a directorate that is dedicated to empowering people from different communities and backgrounds to come together, live well and thrive, supported by our city-wide work on fairness, inclusion, and engagement. You’ll have an ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, an understanding of the needs of our different communities and residents, and the skills to ensure accessibility and inclusion in your work.We have a number of vacancies available, with some flexible working including working from home to support a positive work/live balance. We can also offer fully office-based arrangements as an option. Our diverse team is based across the city in one of our three housing offices and at our Housing Centre based in Moulsecoomb. On the days you are working in the office you will be in a spacious and welcoming working environment and whether working in the office or remotely, you will become part of our friendly and supportive management team.In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, training and qualifications, career progression with the opportunity to become involved in bespoke projects, flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy extra days, staff discounts, and admittance into the Local Government Pension Scheme.For more information about the organisation and the specific roles please download the job description/person specification.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</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 Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it 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/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting 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 less than 37 hours or term-time only.
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 that we serve, so we welcome and encourage 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 or LGBTQ. &nbsp;If you are successful in your application, we have the following employee networks here to support you throughout your employment with us: BME Workers, Disabled Workers and Carers, LGBTQ Workers, and Women’s Network.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>

Brighton & Hove City Council

Housing Service Adviser

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Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success!
FIXED TERM FOR 2 YEARS&nbsp;
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join an experienced&nbsp; statutory housing solutions service within Knowsley, ensuring everyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness has access to meaningful help tailored to the individual needs of the household.&nbsp;
The Role&nbsp;
Carry out formal investigations under the Housing Act 1996, to ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory duties.
Determine applications, to ensure that customers are kept informed at all stages and to issue written notifications of all decisions made.
Complete assessments and investigations of homeless approaches and applications in line with the Councils’ statutory duties under Housing Act 1996 Part 7 relevant case law and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.&nbsp;
Closing Date: Sunday, 29 June 2025 at 23:59pm&nbsp;
Interview Date: W/C Monday, 7 July 2025&nbsp;
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Maureen Ashcroft - 0151 443 2339 - <a href="mailto:Maureen.Ashcroft@Knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maureen.Ashcroft@Knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Housing Solutions Officer

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About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe are a groundbreaking, innovative housing partnership working as a not for profit organisation in the Borough of Sutton with ambitious objectives for making Sutton a great place to live. Formed in April 2006 as an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) we work in partnership with Sutton Council and its residents, managing over 6,000 council properties and over 1,500 leasehold properties in Sutton.The housing stock is owned by the London Borough of Sutton, the day to day management, maintenance and asset investment is the responsibility of SHP. We embarked on a large&nbsp; transformation programme for both residents and colleagues, have achieved Customer Service Excellence and the&nbsp; Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) accreditation, and will be delivering our new asset investment programme based on the best stock condition survey data in the sector, delivering investment to residents homes, fire and building safety works along with much more.&nbsp; We have a strong commitment to colleague engagement, health, wellbeing and flexible working.We are looking for&nbsp; a skilled professional who is able to lead the Home Ownership Service reporting to the Operations Director.&nbsp; The successful candidate will be responsible &nbsp;for a range of duties including&nbsp; service and major works billing and collection, right to buy and resales, leading the buy back and acquisition programme on behalf of LB Sutton, carrying out Section 20 consultation for major works, procurement and long term qualifying agreements, representing SHP for regeneration sites and develop new business opportunities to provide leasehold and shared ownership services for third party organisations, and will be able to forge strong collaborative relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes for residents and partners. &nbsp;An ambitious and inspirational leader you will inspire colleagues with their passion for home ownership and customer service excellence. You will have a proven track record of achievement at senior level in social housing, either with a local authority or a registered provider.&nbsp; It is desirable for you to be a member of a relevant professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Housing or equivalent or be willing to undertake professional development leading to a qualification.&nbsp; You must be passionate about excellent customer service, meeting challenging performance outcomes and training and developing knowledge in others. You will be an excellent communicator, able to influence across the business and have the confidence and professionalism to work with colleagues at all levels. With experience of operating at a senior leadership level in a housing context, you’ll have experience of budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting within a commercial setting and a good understanding of housing and landlord regulatory compliance requirements. Commercially driven and able to deliver efficiency savings and achieve value for money but through collaborative working to achieve the best outcomes for tenants. Experience of working in a client / contractor relationship delivering performance and financial targets will be a key part of this role. Out total reward offer includes:<ul>
<li>33 days annual leave, plus 8 statutory holidays</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Simply Health medical cash plan</li>
<li>Modern and flexible working environment&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hybrid working&nbsp;</li>
<li>HOME Awards</li>
<li>Personal and professional development</li>
</ul>Before applying please refer to the Role Profile and ensure you meet the essential criteria.&nbsp;

London Borough of Sutton

Home Ownership Lead

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We’re seeking Area Tenancy Managers to join Brent’s Housing Management Service and help us deliver our fantastic transformation agenda!
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An excellent offer….
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Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. &nbsp;
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. &nbsp;
The Post
As an Area Tenancy Manager (Housing Officer), you’ll manage end-to-end tenancies for a patch of social tenants or licensees. You will provide varied support to Brent residents to help them live safely and comfortably in their homes, acting as the face of the landlord for your patch.
You'll have the opportunity to develop detailed knowledge across various areas of tenancy management, including voids, lettings, income and arrears, anti-social behaviour (ASB), and providing support based on an individual person’s needs. This role is an excellent career opportunity to develop varied skills, experience and knowledge across the social housing sector.
With a consistent and smaller patch of properties, you’ll improve the quality and perception of the Housing Management Service. You’ll work with services across the Council to ensure vulnerable tenants have access to services they need, and Brent’s estates and homes are good quality, safe, and secure.
You will also uphold the guidelines set out by the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, demonstrating a commitment to improving standards and ensuring the safety and quality of our social housing in compliance with this critical legislation.
The Person
We’re looking for resilient individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are not afraid of hard work. You will have excellent customer service skills, empathy for people and a clear focus on tenant satisfaction and getting results.&nbsp; We promote values and expect our people to be motivated by improving the wellbeing of their tenants, and making positive contributions to their team and the service. &nbsp;
Knowledge of local authority statutory and support services related to housing, awareness of relevant housing legislation and welfare benefits, and excellent organisational and IT skills are essential. &nbsp; You’ll excel in this role if you are committed to making a difference, can work independently, and are eager to learn and develop your career.

Brent Council

This is Brent

Area Tenancy Manager

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1 x FTC Maternity Cover
1 x Permanent - Full Time – 37 Hours per week
Are you passionate about preventing homelessness and supporting people in finding sustainable housing solutions? Reading Borough Council is looking for a motivated, empathetic, and proactive individual to join our Housing Needs Team as a Homelessness Prevention Officer.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as a diverse and inclusive team will be 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: • Leading on your own caseload and work collaboratively with other partner agencies. • You will work with members of the public to prevent them from losing their current home or to support them to secure a new one. • The focus of the role is to prevent households from being homeless whilst working within the legal framework. • The successful candidate will have the ability to negotiate through a variety of environments • Will require you to have difficult conversations and deliver on realistic expectations.
Main Duties and responsibilities: In this vital role, you’ll be working directly with residents at risk of homelessness to identify the root causes of their housing issues and support them to find lasting solutions. You’ll create and manage personalised housing plans, tailoring your approach to meet the unique needs of each customer. Whether it's negotiating with landlords, mediating family breakdowns, or identifying benefit entitlements, you’ll be there every step of the way to support people in maintaining or securing accommodation.
You’ll carry out interviews, home visits, and outreach work in a range of settings including homes, prisons, hostels, and hospitals. Using your knowledge of housing law, welfare benefits, and tenancy rights, you’ll provide timely, accurate advice and support to help people navigate complex and often urgent situations. Where homelessness cannot be prevented, you’ll be responsible for making statutory decisions in line with Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, managing casework to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.
Collaboration is key in this role. You’ll work closely with internal departments, health services, social care, and local charities to safeguard vulnerable individuals and secure positive outcomes. You’ll also contribute to service development, support new team members, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement within our homelessness prevention service.
About you: We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with excellent communication skills and experience in problem solving and partnership working, with the ability to work with local residents to ensure their community feels safe. You will need to be able to complete case records, collate evidence and write witness statements, all underpinned with excellent organisational &amp; IT skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
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, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
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: Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity
Our offer 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.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: • 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 • A wide range of flexible working opportunities • Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted • Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work • 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
For more information on this position please contact Anna Layzell – Homelessness Prevention Team Leader – <a href="mailto:anna.layzell@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">anna.layzell@reading.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed
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.

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