Are you an experienced housing professional who wants to help protect council homes, tackle housing misuse, and support fair access to social housing in Harlow?
Working as part of the Housing Management Team, you will proactively investigate and pursue social housing fraud, including unlawful sub-letting, ineligible succession claims, non-occupation or non-use of a council property as a principal home, fraudulent Right to Buy applications, mutual exchanges for payment, and fraudulent housing applications.
You will bring substantial housing management experience, a sound understanding of housing law and tenancy legislation, and the confidence to work with other councils, registered social landlords and the police to prevent and detect housing fraud.
You will bring substantial housing management experience, a sound understanding of housing law and tenancy legislation, and the confidence to work with other councils, registered social landlords and the police to prevent and detect housing fraud.
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Housing Fraud Officer
Company: Harlow Council Salary: £37,280 to £39,152 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Harlow, CM20 1WG Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Sept 2026 Closing date: 15 Sept 2026
Summary
Are you an experienced housing professional who wants to help protect council homes, tackle housing misuse, and support fair access to social housing in Harlow?
Working as part of the Housing Management Team, you will proactively investigate and pursue social housing fraud, including unlawful sub-letting, ineligible succession claims, non-occupation or non-use of a council property as a principal home, fraudulent Right to Buy applications, mutual exchanges for payment, and fraudulent housing applications.
You will bring substantial housing management experience, a sound understanding of housing law and tenancy legislation, and the confidence to work with other councils, registered social landlords and the police to prevent and detect housing fraud.
You will bring substantial housing management experience, a sound understanding of housing law and tenancy legislation, and the confidence to work with other councils, registered social landlords and the police to prevent and detect housing fraud.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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Read more employer: Harlow Council
Harlow Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises community welfare and employee development. With opportunities for professional growth in the housing sector, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to ensuring fair access to social housing while enjoying the benefits of working in a vibrant local authority environment.
