Housing Officer - South Hams

Housing Officer – Plymouth & South Hams

Location: Plymouth & South Hams, Devon

Pay: £20.75 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday

Contract: 1 month initially – potentially longer

Interviews: ASAP

Basic DBS required

We are recruiting for an experienced Housing Officer to provide frontline housing and neighbourhood management across a Plymouth and South Hams patch.

This is a field-based role and an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong social housing, tenancy and estate management background who can hit the ground running.

The Role

Manage a geographical housing patch and act as the main point of contact for residents

Handle tenancy enquiries, permissions and general housing management

Carry out tenancy sign-ups and property viewings

Manage tenancy breaches and take appropriate action

Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns

Carry out estate inspections and maintain high neighbourhood standards

Work with internal teams, contractors and external agencies

Support resident engagement and community development

Help maintain sustainable tenancies and safe, welcoming communities

Support housing activity relating to new developments where required

What We're Looking For

Previous social housing experience

Strong knowledge of tenancy, estate and neighbourhood management

CIH Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards it

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Confident managing a busy and varied caseload

Strong organisation and ability to prioritise

Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle

Ability to pass a Basic DBS check

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the assignment.

Interested?

Interviews are being arranged ASAP, so don't delay.

Apply today by emailing your CV to  Carol at RGB Recruitment : (url removed)     

Or Call (phone number removed) for more information