Neighbourhood Housing Officer

Schools’ Choice; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) seeks two Neighbourhood Housing Officers to support increased workload and backlogs across Corby and Kettering.

The role includes estate inspections, tenancy management, rent arrears collection, tenant sign-ups and property viewings, plus general neighbourhood housing duties. Work pattern is 5 days onsite with 2 days in Corby and 3 days in Kettering, approximately 60% field-based.

Qualifications

• Previous housing or tenancy management experience.
• Basic DBS clearance.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Strong IT skills; knowledge of Local Government or social housing environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Estate inspections.
• Tenancy management and reviews.
• Rent arrears collection.
• Tenant sign-ups and property viewings.
• General neighbourhood housing management duties.

Skills

Previous housing or tenancy management

Basic DBS

Full UK driving licence

Access to a vehicle

Strong IT skills

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Neighbourhood Housing Officer North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) Corby & Kettering

£24 PAYE / £32.10 Umbrella 3-Month Contract Insude IR35

We are seeking 2 Neighbourhood Housing Officers to support increased workload and service backlogs across North Northamptonshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Estate inspections
• Tenancy management and reviews
• Rent arrears collection
• Tenant sign-ups and property viewings
• General neighbourhood housing management duties

Requirements

• Previous housing or tenancy management experience
• Basic DBS
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Strong IT skills
• Local Government or Social Housing experience desirable

Working Pattern

• 5 days onsite
• 2 days in Corby, 3 days in Kettering
• Approximately 60% field-based/site visits

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references. In addition, due to the nature of the role the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will be undertaken.