Housing Officer - South Hams

Housing Officer – Plymouth & South Hams

Location: Plymouth & South Hams, Devon Pay: £20.75 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday–Friday Contract: 1 month initially – potentially longer Interviews: ASAP Basic DBS required

We are recruiting for an experienced Housing Officer to provide frontline housing and neighbourhood management across a Plymouth and South Hams patch . This is a field-based role and an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong social housing, tenancy and estate management background who can hit the ground running.

The Role

• Manage a geographical housing patch and act as the main point of contact for residents
• Handle tenancy enquiries, permissions and general housing management
• Carry out tenancy sign-ups and property viewings
• Manage tenancy breaches and take appropriate action
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns
• Carry out estate inspections and maintain high neighbourhood standards
• Work with internal teams, contractors and external agencies
• Support resident engagement and community development
• Help maintain sustainable tenancies and safe, welcoming communities
• Support housing activity relating to new developments where required

What We're Looking For

• Previous social housing experience
• Strong knowledge of tenancy, estate and neighbourhood management
• CIH Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards it
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Confident managing a busy and varied caseload
• Strong organisation and ability to prioritise
• Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle
• Ability to pass a Basic DBS check

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the assignment.

Interested? Interviews are being arranged ASAP , so don't delay. Apply today by emailing your CV to Carol at RGB Recruitment : Or Call for more information.