Housing Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a Housing Officer to manage properties and support tenants in accessing the private rented sector. The role includes promoting council schemes, ensuring compliance with housing regulations, and providing training to applicants. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to improving housing conditions and supporting vulnerable individuals in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• Sufficient knowledge to inspect properties under housing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage properties ensuring they meet lettable standards.
• Provide tenancy support and pre-tenancy training.
• Work with landlords to increase access to private rented sector.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

IT literacy

Education

HNC or above qualification

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (A-C)

Job description

The purpose of the job is to work with private sector landlords to increase access to the private rented sector including through promotion of the Council’s schemes, Rent Bonds, the Social Lettings Agency and Private Sector Leasing schemes for people in housing need.

The postholder will provide ongoing management to properties within the portfolio ensuring the properties are cleaned and maintained as required to ensure they meet the council’s appropriate lettable standard and to meet legal compliance requirements. They will work with new and existing tenants as they move into and move on from properties.

The role will also include providing tenancy support and pre-tenancy training to applicants, including those with complex needs to support them access and sustain accommodation and assist in the meeting the requirements of the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 through assisting applicants to access the private rented sector and sustain accommodation.

The post holder should be qualified to HNC or above qualification or A levels or equivalent and also have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (A-C or New Grade 4-9) or equivalent.

They should also have a minimum of 2 years related work experience andsufficient knowledge and experience to ensure that private rented properties are inspected under the relevant private sector housing regulations (HHSRS) to promote a safe alternative housing option and contribute towards improving private sector property conditions within Wyre Forest.

The perfect candidate will have analytical and problem-solving skills, be IT literate to a good standard including email, spreadsheets and databases, have experience of working with partners/external organisations, experience of presenting a range of topics both orally and in writing. You will work alongside project officers, the Private Sector Housing team and housing advice officers to provide a comprehensive service to homeless households

Additional Information

We understand you may use AI tools to help you prepare your application. While these tools can be helpful, please ensure everything you share about your experiences, skills, and qualifications is authentic and truly reflects you. Your genuine story and real achievements are what we're most interested in!

The closing date for applications is 5th June 2025 , but we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Wyre Forest District Council is an equal opportunities employer

Attached documents
Housing Officer PRS role-profile May 2025.pdf