Housing Officer

Please only apply if you have over 2 years experience in the relating field

Are you seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in your community on a temporary basis with the potential for ongoing engagement? Do you have a passion for ensuring safe and harmonious living environments? If so, we want you to be a part of our dynamic team as a Temporary Housing Officer!

At Waltham Forest Council, we're dedicated to providing high-quality housing services to our residents, and we need dedicated individuals like you to help us achieve this goal, even on a temporary basis.

As a Housing Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of our housing operations. Your main duties will include:
1. Succession and Assignments: Facilitating the smooth transfer of tenancies and managing succession cases with empathy and efficiency.
2. Anti-Social Behavior (ASB) Management: Proactively addressing and resolving issues related to anti-social behavior to maintain a safe and peaceful community.
3. Tenancy Enforcement: Enforcing tenancy agreements and policies to uphold standards of conduct and property maintenance.
4. Tenancy Management: Providing support and guidance to tenants, addressing their concerns, and ensuring compliance with tenancy obligations.
5. Inspections: Conducting regular inspections to assess property conditions, identify maintenance needs, and ensure compliance with regulations.

We're looking for candidates who are highly organized, customer-focused, and adept at problem-solving. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders are essential.