Housing Officer

North Ayrshire Council; Kilbirnie; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Housing Officer at a leading council in Kilbirnie. The role involves delivering essential housing services and requires strong communication and IT skills. This temporary position offers a hybrid workstyle with flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a housing-related environment.
• Understanding of current housing legislation.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a wide range of housing services.
• Managing allocations, estate management, and rent management.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Abilities

IT Skills

Adaptability

Job description

Salary: £34,164.90 - £37,124.64 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Job Summary

Temporary until 31st March 2026

Interview Format: Interviews may be conducted in person or via Microsoft Teams. Candidates will be provided with guidance on virtual interview procedures.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced individual to join the Kilbirnie Housing Team as a Housing Officer within Housing Services on a temporary basis until 31 March 2026. Responsibilities include delivering a wide range of housing services, with required experience in a housing-related environment, understanding of current issues and legislation related to allocations, estate management, rent management, and anti-social behaviour. Excellent IT skills, organizational abilities, adaptability, and strong communication skills are essential for liaising effectively with various agencies.

For more details, see the attached Role Profile below.

North Ayrshire Council emphasizes a behavioural-based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

If references are required, successful candidates will be notified of further details. Failure to provide relevant references may delay the process.

Level 1 Disclosure: Preferred candidates will undergo a Level 1 Disclosure check before a formal offer. The cost (£25) will be deducted from wages upon employment commencement. Further information is available at Disclosure Scotland.

Our Workstyles: The council assigns each role one of four Workstyles. This role has been allocated the 'Agile' workstyle, involving flexible working arrangements including remote work, office attendance, or multiple locations as required.