Housing Officer - NAY15491

North Ayrshire Council; Kilbirnie; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housing Officer within Housing Services at North Ayrshire Council. This temporary role until March 2026 involves delivering housing services and requires experience in a housing-related environment, along with excellent communication and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing-related environment required.
• Understanding of legislation related to allocations and estate management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of housing services to customers.
• Liaise with various agencies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Abilities

IT Skills

Adaptability

Education

Experience in a housing-related environment

Job description

Job Summary

Temporary position until 31st March 2026

We may conduct interviews in person or via Microsoft Teams for video calls. All you need is a device with a camera and internet access. Guidance will be provided for virtual interviews.

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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. As a Housing Officer, you will deliver a range of housing services to customers. You should have experience in a housing-related environment and understand current issues and legislation related to allocations, estate management, rent management, and anti-social behaviour. Excellent IT skills, organizational abilities, adaptability, and effective communication skills are essential, along with the ability to liaise with various agencies.

For more details, see the attached Role Profile below.

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Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council employs a behavioural-based approach in recruitment. Our staff values of Focus, Passion, & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy. Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behavioural-based application questions is available at north-ayrshire.gov.uk.

Additional Information

If this post requires references, you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the process.

Level 1 Disclosure

Preferred candidates will undergo a Level 1 Disclosure check before a formal offer. The cost of £25 will be deducted from wages after employment begins. More information is available at disclosure-scotland and north-ayrshire.gov.uk.

Our Workstyles

North Ayrshire Council has four Workstyles. This role is classified as Agile, meaning flexible work across various locations, including home and office. More details are in the HR Guide: Workstyles. Questions about the Workstyle can be addressed at interview.