Review Officer - Housing

Brackenberry; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Review Officer with a strong background in housing law, particularly Housing Act 1996. This remote role requires immediate availability and involves conducting statutory reviews and housing investigations. The position offers a pay rate of £23.24 - £29.00 per hour on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended.

Qualifications

• Strong background in housing law, particularly Housing Act 1996 (Parts 6 and 7).
• Proven experience in conducting housing reviews and writing detailed legal decisions.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex cases from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory reviews under Part 6 and Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.
• Conduct complex housing investigations and provide legally robust decisions.
• Liaise effectively with solicitors, legal representatives, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Discretion

Writing

Negotiation

Business Communication

Education

Legal, housing, or public sector qualification

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Enfieldto assist with the appointment of a Review Officer - Housing, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £23.24 - £29.00 per Hour

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Review Officer with a strong background in housing law, particularly regarding the Housing Act 1996 (Parts 6 and 7). This is a remote role with occasional office attendance required. An immediate start is essential due to the urgent nature of this position.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake statutory reviews under Part 6 and Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.
• Conduct complex housing investigations and provide legally robust decisions.
• Liaise effectively with solicitors, legal representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Work independently and manage a personal caseload efficiently.
• Ensure decisions are well-documented, legally sound, and delivered within set timeframes.
• In-depth knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and relevant case law.
• Proven experience in conducting housing reviews and writing detailed legal decisions.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex cases from start to finish.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, especially when dealing with legal representatives.
• Legal, housing, or public sector qualification or relevant experience is highly desirable.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

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 opening 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. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Required Skills:

Discretion Pay Finish Reviews LTD Writing Negotiation Business Communication