At a Glance
- Tasks: Support citizens with housing claims and maximise income recovery for emergency accommodation.
- Company: Join Nottingham City Council, a progressive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic work culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong advocacy skills, creativity in problem-solving, and knowledge of housing legislation.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 27800 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Worker Type: On-Site Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £26,824 (Level one) rising to £27,694 (Level Three) per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)
Location: Loxley House, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce. Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits, including competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme. We strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
About the Role:
To facilitate the submission of Housing Benefit and Discretionary Housing Payment claims for households residing in emergency accommodation or transitioning into private rented accommodation, and to support the Temporary and Supported Accommodation Team in maximising income recovery linked to the provision of emergency accommodation.
About You:
- Ability to advocate and negotiate on behalf of citizens and offer independent advice.
- Drive and motivation, ability to deliver against challenging objectives.
- Ability to be creative, to identify problems and work to create solutions.
- Knowledge of housing legislation in the public and private sector.
When applying, candidates should provide a written statement along with their CV outlining their key skills and experiences in the priorities outlined above.
An enhanced DBS check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
Working arrangements at Nottingham City Council include hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.
Closing Date: 31st July 2026
Interviews will be held: w/c 10th August 2026
