£17.70/hr
England, United Kingdom
Temporary, Variable

Accommodation officer - Grade 9

Posted by Smart 10 ltd.

**Main Accountabilities:

1. Tenancy Management

  • Act as the main point of contact for tenants throughout their tenancy.
  • Conduct tenancy sign-ups and explain rights/responsibilities under tenancy agreements.
  • Manage tenancy enforcement when conditions are breached.
  • Write clear, legally appropriate correspondence.

2. Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and Complaints

  • Handle ASB and hate incident cases sensitively and in line with policy.
  • Keep accurate records and keep residents informed throughout the process.
  • Respond to complaints using the Council's policy and within deadlines.

3. Property and Health & Safety Management

  • Carry out regular inspections of properties and communal areas.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations (fire, gas, electrical, asbestos).
  • Conduct risk assessments and follow up on fire risk assessments.

4. Repairs and Maintenance

  • Log, monitor and follow up on repairs.
  • Liaise with the Asset Management Team and contractors to ensure timely completion.
  • Raise and inspect repair requests.

5. Voids and Reletting

  • Manage void properties, ensuring quick turnaround for re-letting.
  • Monitor and manage voids works with appropriate teams.

6. Income Collection and Enforcement

  • Collaborate with Housing Finance to manage rent collection.
  • Take enforcement action on arrears, including potential eviction.

7. Customer Support and Inclusion

  • Work with internal teams to support tenants, particularly those moving on from homelessness.
  • Arrange basic supplies where necessary (e.g., bedding, kitchenware).

8. Administrative and IT Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate records in housing systems and databases.
  • Use IT systems effectively (including MS Word, Excel, housing management systems).

9. Other Duties

  • Attend out-of-hours appointments/meetings and participate in the on-call rota.
  • Assist in emergency planning.
  • Contribute to personal and team targets.
  • Comply with council policies (Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, H&S, IT Security).
  • Undertake training and other duties as required.

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