Housing Management Officer

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Housing Management Officer for a 12-month maternity cover position. The role includes managing housing duties and liaising closely with tenants and community members to ensure inclusive and sustainable environments. Ideal candidates should be motivated and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary alongside numerous additional benefits including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous paternal and maternal leave

Confidential counselling service

Employee benefit app

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
• Excellent organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out housing management duties in a specific area of the town.
• Liaise with tenants, residents, and other organizations.
• Promote and develop inclusive and sustainable areas.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Motivated and enthusiastic

Job description

Housing Management Officer (Ref: POS016006C)

Salary £32,061 - £34,434 Salary Band £30,001 to £40,000 Post Type Fixed Term Hours Per Week Full time

Job and Application details

Categories Housing
Directorate N/A Published Date 24/11/2025 Closing Date 08/12/2025

Darlington Borough Council are seeking to recruit a Housing Management Officer to work within the Housing Tenancy Management Team. This is a 12 month post to cover maternity leave.

Applicants will need to be highly motivated, enthusiastic, have excellent organisational skills and will need to be able to communicate well, be a team player, and confidently deal with members of the public.

The role of a Housing Management Officer is to to carry out housing management duties in a specific area of the town, in close liaison and partnership with tenants, residents, members, other sections and departments and voluntary and statutory organisations to promote and develop inclusive and sustainable areas.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supoorting Statement. If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ricki Hotton on 01325 405947.

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