Housing Officer in Rushden

Housing Officer in Rushden

Rushden Full-Time 31500 - 38500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
All The Top Bananas

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage tenancies, solve neighbourhood issues, and build community relationships.
  • Company: Amplius, dedicated to creating great neighbourhoods through strong relationships.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, hybrid work, and supportive colleague benefits.
  • Other info: Flexible working across a large area with opportunities for personal growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives and improve local communities every day.
  • Qualifications: CIH Level 3 or willingness to achieve it, plus housing management experience.

The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.

At Amplius, we believe great neighbourhoods start with great relationships. As a Housing Officer, you'll be out in our communities, getting to know customers, tackling issues that matter and helping people feel safe, supported and proud of where they live. If you enjoy working with people, solving problems and making a positive difference every day, this could be the perfect role for you.

Salary: £38,746.40 (plus car allowance of £2,750.28) per year

Contract: Permanent, full time

Your week: Full time (36.25 hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5.15pm)

Location: Hybrid with a weekly presence in our Rushden or Peterborough offices (covering a patch that includes West Northamptonshire, Daventry and Leicestershire)

Snapshot of your role:

  • Manage a portfolio of tenancies, ensuring compliance with agreements, policies, and relevant legislation.
  • Handle a caseload of complex tenancy and neighbourhood issues, including enforcement and compliance-related cases.
  • Minimise voids and support efficient re-letting of properties while maintaining high standards.
  • Carry out pre-tenancy interviews and provide ongoing support to help customers sustain their tenancies.
  • Monitor and improve estate standards, including communal areas, grounds maintenance, and safety compliance.
  • Build strong relationships with local authorities, police, and community partners to address local issues and improve neighbourhoods.
  • Maintain accurate case records, ensure GDPR compliance, and meet performance targets while managing your own workload.

What we're looking for:

  • CIH Level 3 qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
  • Proven experience in estate and neighbourhood management within a housing environment.
  • Experience of managing people, including providing direction and performance support where required.
  • Strong understanding of housing regulation and the ability to apply this in practice.
  • Experience of building effective relationships with local authorities and external partners.
  • Confidence using housing management systems and maintaining accurate records.
  • Ability to work flexibly across a large geographical area and prioritise a varied workload.
  • A collaborative, resilient approach with the ability to remain calm and effective when handling complex situations.

Important - DBS clearance, a full UK driving licence, willingness to travel, and right to work in the UK are all essential requirements for this role. We do not provide sponsorship.

Closing: 2 August

Interviews on Teams: 12 August

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

If you have any questions, please contact the Amplius Talent Team and we'll be happy to assist you.

Housing Officer in Rushden employer: All The Top Bananas

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Contact Details:

All The Top Bananas Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Housing Officer in Rushden

CIH Level 3 qualification
Estate and Neighbourhood Management
Tenancy Management
Compliance with Housing Regulation
Relationship Building with Local Authorities
Housing Management Systems
Record Keeping