Housing Projects Officer (Renters’ Rights Act) - Hybrid

Civic Recruitment Limited; Walthamstow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Project Officer for a 3-month contract to support the Renters’ Rights Act implementation within the Housing service, coordinating activities and ensuring legislative compliance.

You will work with Directors and Officers to deliver housing service improvements, manage documentation, and build relationships with stakeholders while maintaining high standards of reporting and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience with Renters’ Rights Act and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
• Experience managing projects in large or complex organisations.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong report writing, communication, numeracy and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage priorities independently.
• Ability to maintain project documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects relating to the Renters’ Rights Act.
• Provide specialist advice and recommendations based on current legislation, policy, research, and data analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Manage and resolve complex or escalated customer enquiries within the scope of the project.
• Contribute to the development of service plans that support strategic housing objectives.
• Research legislative and policy developments, analysing information to produce reports, recommendations, and action plans.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and review systems, policies, procedures, and standards within the project area.
• Support the Housing Options & Support Service in meeting the operational requirements of the Renters’ Rights Act.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records, and data management systems to support monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Produce reports and updates for stakeholders, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and fit for purpose.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of project objectives within agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Policy development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Project Officer for a 3-month contract to support the Renters’ Rights Act implementation within the Housing service, coordinating activities and ensuring legislative compliance.

You will work with Directors and Officers to deliver housing service improvements, manage documentation, and build relationships with stakeholders while maintaining high standards of reporting and data analysis.