Housing Officer (3 months)

Housing Officer

Location: Reading (Regular Travel Across Slough & London)

Rate: £200-£250 per day (Umbrella)

Contract: 3-Month Temporary Contract

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Officer to join a busy housing team on an initial 3-month temporary contract with an immediate start.

You will be responsible for managing a patch of approximately 310 properties, providing a high-quality housing management service while building positive relationships with residents and ensuring tenancy obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of approximately 310 residential properties
Handle rent arrears and support income recovery
Investigate and manage Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) cases
Conduct new tenancy sign-ups and ensure tenants understand their tenancy agreements
Carry out general tenancy management duties, including estate inspections and resident visits
Work closely with internal departments and external agencies to resolve tenancy-related issues
Deliver an excellent customer-focused housing management service
Requirements:

Previous experience working as a Housing Officer or in a similar housing management role
Proven experience managing rent arrears, ASB cases, and tenancy sign-ups
Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to travel regularly across Reading, Slough, and London