Neighbourhood Officer

Wiltshire Council; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is recruiting a Neighbourhood Officer to manage a geographic patch of council tenancies and deliver strong customer service to our 5400 tenants across Wiltshire. The role combines proactive community engagement with tenancy management and occasional enforcement action, working across all levels from new housing entrants to representing the Council in legal proceedings.

The position offers a hybrid working model with 37 hours per week and a salary of £35,570–£37,563 per annum.

Job description

Salary: £35,570 - £37,563 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Week Commencing 19 October 2026

Join our Tenancy Management Team as a Neighbourhood Officer for an exciting opportunity to contribute to developing innovative solutions to support improvements in our service to 5400 council tenants across Wiltshire.

As a Neighbourhood Officer you will manage a geographic patch of council tenancies, striving to deliver the best possible customer service to our tenants. This will involve proactive community engagement to develop our estates coupled with reactive tenancy management and on occasion enforcement action. The role requires an ability to work at all levels, from managing those who are setting out on their housing journey to representing the Council in legal proceedings.

We are looking for a candidate who is looking for a varied and interesting role. Previous experience is desirable, however it is essential that you have fantastic interpersonal skills and a can‑do attitude and a genuine desire to contribute

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community‑based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Guy Tribbeck, Tenancy Services Manager at [e-mail]

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Application process

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