At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Private Sector Housing Team in delivering essential services for landlords and tenants.
- Company: Join East Suffolk Council, making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Generous leave, local government pension, flexible working, and tailored learning opportunities.
- Other info: No prior housing experience needed; transferable skills are welcome!
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative programme that impacts local housing and supports your community.
- Qualifications: Excellent IT skills, strong organisational abilities, and a team player mindset.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Private Sector Housing Team as a Business Support Project Officer working in our forward-thinking and innovative Safe Suffolk Renters Programme which delivers support to Landlords and Tenants in East Suffolk and West Suffolk.
Your role: The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver their ambitious and complex service, including:
- Supporting website updates and enhancements
- Organising the delivery of our annual landlords conference and other communication events
- Providing essential back-office support to deliver regular, accurate performance reporting
- Providing a triaging service to ensure landlords and tenants are directed to the correct support
The role is varied and currently influenced by the recent introduction of new laws affecting private renters' homes.
What you will need: The successful candidate will have excellent IT skills, be dynamic and flexible, be a good team player, and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication abilities. We are very happy to consider someone with transferable skills and there is no need for prior housing experience. The post holder must have knowledge of office systems and use of graphic design software would be helpful. Also, someone good with data and processes to inform potential service developments.
Why work for us? East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. Here are some of the main benefits:
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes
- Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services
Business Support Project Officer (Safe Suffolk Renters) in Lowestoft employer: Suffolk County Council
East Suffolk Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a positive impact on the community while offering a supportive and flexible work environment. Employees benefit from generous leave entitlements, a local government pension scheme, and tailored learning and development opportunities, all within a culture that prioritises health and wellbeing. Joining the Private Sector Housing Team as a Business Support Project Officer means being part of an innovative programme that directly supports landlords and tenants, making your work both meaningful and rewarding.
