Neighbourhood Officer
Reed Specialist Recruitment
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Rate: £29.50 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Minimum 3 Months
Hours: Full-Time
We are currently seeking an experienced Neighbourhood Officer to join a busy local authority housing service in Welwyn Garden City.
This is an exciting opportunity for a housing professional to deliver high-quality tenancy and neighbourhood management services, supporting residents and helping to maintain safe, sustainable communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver an effective housing and tenancy management service across a designated patch.
- Manage tenancy issues, neighbourhood concerns and estate management matters.
- Investigate and resolve tenancy breaches and anti-social behaviour cases.
- Conduct tenancy audits, sign-ups, home visits and estate inspections.
- Support vulnerable tenants and facilitate access to support services.
- Manage tenancy changes including successions and mutual exchanges.
- Respond to customer enquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records and case management information.
- Work in partnership with residents, contractors and external agencies.
Requirements
- Previous experience in housing management, tenancy management or a related field.
- Good understanding of housing legislation and tenancy enforcement.
- Experience managing challenging and sensitive casework.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise effectively.
- Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders.
- Competent IT and record-keeping skills.
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Access to a vehicle.
What's On Offer?
- £29.50 per hour Umbrella.
- Full-time hours.
- Minimum 3-month contract with potential for extension.
- Opportunity to work within a respected local authority housing service.
- Immediate start available.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.