Property Pathway and Sustainability Officer

Brackenberry; Chichester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local employment agency is seeking a proactive Property Pathway and Sustainability Officer in Chichester, England. This role involves helping refugee and migrant families secure safe and affordable housing across West Sussex. Responsibilities include building relationships with landlords and housing providers, supporting families during their relocation, and maintaining records of tenancy outcomes. Ideal candidates should have experience in housing services and be able to work independently. Immediate availability and a valid UK driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing accommodation services or property management.
• Experience working with vulnerable families, including refugees and migrants.
• Ability to build relationships with landlords and housing providers.

Responsibilities

• Identify affordable housing for refugee and migrant families in West Sussex.
• Build relationships with estate agents, landlords, and housing providers.
• Support families in understanding housing options and responsibilities.
• Maintain records of property availability and family placements.
• Provide updates and reports to management as needed.

Skills

Databases

Inventory Control

Law Enforcement

Warehouse Experience

Computer Literacy

Business requirements

Sharepoint

Training & Development

Property Management

Public Speaking

Supervising Experience

Stocking

Job description

Rate of Pay

16.39 - 21.43 per hour

Summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a proactive Property Pathway and Sustainability Officer to help refugee and migrant families access safe and affordable housing. The role involves working with families, estate agents, landlords and the Home Office to secure sustainable accommodation, prevent temporary housing stays and support long‑term integration. Regular travel across West Sussex is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure appropriate affordable residential accommodation for refugee and migrant families across West Sussex.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with estate agents, landlords, housing providers and the Home Office to support property acquisition and sustainability.
• Work directly with individuals and families to support their relocation and help them understand housing options, responsibilities and tenancy pathways.
• Maintain accurate timely records of property availability, family placements and tenancy outcomes.
• Provide reports, updates and recommendations to managers and partners as required.

Experiences

• Experience working in housing accommodation services, property management or a related field.
• Experience working directly with vulnerable individuals or families, ideally including refugees, migrants or those at risk of homelessness.
• Proven experience building productive relationships with external partners such as landlords, estate agents and local authorities.
• Experience managing a caseload and working independently to meet deadlines and service requirements.

Requirements

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Good standard of spoken and written English (due to regular interaction with the public).

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K.
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS.

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be extended by clients on a longer‑term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Key Skills

• Databases
• Inventory Control
• Law Enforcement
• Warehouse Experience
• Computer Literacy
• Business requirements
• Sharepoint
• Training & Development
• Property Management
• Public Speaking
• Supervising Experience
• Stocking

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1