Housing Officer

Housing Officer

Full-Time 37451 - 41045 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the Housing Management team to enhance resident satisfaction and manage relationships with 500-600 homes.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team in London, Stratford, focused on delivering consistent housing services.
  • Benefits: Enjoy an excellent pension plan, 28 days annual leave, and a Westfield Health Cash Plan.
  • Other info: The position allows for hybrid working, with 20%-40% of hours at the reporting office.
  • Why this job: This role offers the chance to make a real impact on residents' lives in various local authority areas.
  • Qualifications: Candidates must have proven relationship-building skills and a valid driver's licence for work use.

The predicted salary is between 37451 - 41045 £ per year.

Contract Type: Multiple Permanent Vacancies, Full Time, 35 hours

Salary: £37,451 to £41,045 per annum (London weighted) dependant on experience. Plus ECU allowance if policy requirements are met

Grade: 7

Reporting Office: London, Stratford

Working Location: Various Patches, including but not exclusive to Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge and Havering

Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Closing Date: 25th June 2026 – 23:00

Interview Dates: On a date to be confirmed, these interviews may take place in person

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Housing Management team to deliver a reliable, repeatable, and consistent service for residents.
  • Key to improving resident satisfaction, building trust, and making sure that residents have a home they’re happy in.
  • Primary relationship holder with the residents living in homes on your patch. Patches are designed to align with local authority areas and cover around 500 – 600 homes.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Proven track record of building relationships with people and ability to communicate well with colleagues and residents.
  • Problem solving skills with grit and determination; a can‑do attitude and motivation to keep promises to residents.
  • Willingness to push boundaries and challenge the business where needed to achieve the best outcomes for residents.
  • Excellent time‑management skills and ability to manage a complex workload whilst adhering to deadlines.
  • Stakeholder management skills and ability to engage with a diverse customer base.
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
  • Valid driver’s licence and access to a car for work use.

EEO and Adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including the application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk.

For this post the successful candidate will need to apply for or be in possession of a Basic Disclosure, Barring Service certificate (DBS) to enable them to work within the team.

Benefits

  • Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)
  • 28 days annual leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan
  • Non‑contributory life assurance
  • Up to 21 hours volunteering paid days
  • Lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more.

Housing Officer employer: L&Q Group

Work in a supportive environment in London, Stratford, with a focus on improving resident satisfaction. Enjoy benefits like a generous pension plan and up to 31 days of annual leave. The team is dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

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Contact Details:

L&Q Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Housing Officer

Relationship Building
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Time Management
Stakeholder Management
Customer Engagement
Adaptability