Arun's Housing Options Team is an extremely busy front-line service working to prevent homelessness, to sustain tenancies and to identify sources of accommodation across all tenures. So, if you love working in an environment where no two days are the same and you thrive working in a team that’s constantly striving to improve and make a difference, then scroll down for the Assistant Housing Options Officer role profile and to learn more about Arun.

This is an exciting time to join us here at Arun, we are on the cusp of many major change projects that will move us forward ensuring the vitality of the council. We have high ambitions for this organisation, and all staff play a key and active part in delivering our vision, values, and objectives.

We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun and you could be that difference. Every role and employee at Arun sit at the very heart of our exciting 2022 – 2026 Council Vision, A better future.

Part of our Vision is to make Arun a thriving, and inclusive area, a place for future generations, providing great services for our residents. Quality of life, and a vibrant and prosperous environment makes this an ideal location for people to live, work and visit.

We are adding to our talented team of colleagues and want to hear from you if you are ambitious and wanting to make a positive impact within the sector and community.

If you want to work in an innovative, ethical, and progressive culture, and are committed and driven to enhance and improve the lives and outcomes for individuals, communities, and our environment then we want to hear from you. We offer a wide range of careers that make a difference to the community, improving services, ensuring residents are understood, safe, and included.

We are looking for colleagues with a strong track record of building relationships, collaboration, using their initiative and will be an excellent communicator ensuring the customer experience is a positive one.

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.

The post is based at the Civic Centre in Littlehampton, with the opportunity for occasional home working (subject to review). There may also be some time spent at Bognor Town Hall and other locations in the District.

For an informal chat about the posts please contact Stephanie Mepstead, Housing Options Team Leader on 01903 737993 or Jade Altass-Hye, Housing Options Team Leader on 01903 737728.

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.