Property Pathway and Sustainability Officer

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

Job summary

A local authority partner in West Sussex seeks a proactive Property Pathway and Sustainability Officer to assist refugee and migrant families in securing safe, affordable housing. The role involves collaborating with families, landlords, and housing entities to facilitate sustainable accommodations and support long-term integration. Ideal candidates will possess experience in housing-related services, strong relationship-building skills, and a valid UK driving license. This position offers a competitive hourly rate on a temporary contract basis.

Qualifications

• Experience working in housing, accommodation services, property management, or a related field.
• Experience working directly with vulnerable individuals or families, ideally including refugees or migrants.
• Proven experience building productive relationships with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure appropriate residential accommodation for migrant families.
• Build and maintain relationships with estate agents, landlords, and housing providers.
• Support families in understanding housing options and responsibilities.

Skills

Experience in housing

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in West Sussex to assist with appointment of a Property Pathway and Sustainability Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

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, resettled, 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, helping 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 is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being 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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