Contingency I. A. Housing Officer

Manpower; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Housing Officer to manage initial accommodation operations in Reading. This role involves leading teams, ensuring compliance with care standards, and providing support in housing management. The ideal candidate will have strong operational management skills, a proactive attitude, and experience in safeguarding service users. The position offers a competitive salary, permanent contract, and benefits including 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + national bank holidays

Westfield Health Membership

Life Cover (2 x basic salary)

Qualifications

• Proactive and organised professional with housing management experience.
• Ability to maintain high standards of operational efficiency.
• Experience in safeguarding service users and handling complaints.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct property inspections and audits.
• Guide and support on-site teams to meet performance standards.
• Ensure safeguarding of service users in accommodations.
• Maintain compliance with contract legislation and manage records.
• Provide on-call cover during emergencies as needed.

Skills

Operational management skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Compliance knowledge

Emergency response ability

Job description

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Housing Officer - Initial Accommodation (IA)
Department: Contingency Operations
Reporting to: Initial Accommodation Team Leader
Location: Reading, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Devon and Surrey
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours p/w (Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5pm)
Salary: £32,000.00 per annum

Lead, Support, and Safeguard in Initial Accommodation!
Are you a proactive and organised professional ready to manage critical housing operations and support a dedicated team? We're seeking a Housing Officer to oversee all aspects of our Initial Accommodation sites in North West London, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and the highest standards of care.

What You'll Do:

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  Operational Management: Plan and prioritise property inspections, conduct audits, and report outcomes to ensure operational excellence and compliance.
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  Team Leadership: Guide and support on-site teams, ensuring they meet standards, maintain up-to-date training, and achieve Key Performance Objectives (KPOs).
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  Safeguarding & Support: Champion the safeguarding of all service users within IA accommodation, providing practical support and handling complaints effectively.
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  Communication & Compliance: Maintain professional communication with all stakeholders, manage records, keep systems updated, and ensure adherence to contract legislation.
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  Emergency Response: Provide on-call cover during peak times or emergencies, ready to handle extensive travel as required.

What We Offer:

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  Competitive salary and a permanent contract.
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  25 days annual leave + national bank holidays.
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  Westfield Health Membership (cashback, retail/gym discounts).
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  Life Cover (2 x basic salary).