Tenancy Relations Officer
Adecco
Tenancy Relations Officer | Hybrid (2-3 Days per Week, remainder remote) | £22.41 PAYE | £29.72 Umbrella (£31.15 Umbrella from Week 13) | 3-Month Temp Contract | Monday to Friday | 36 Hours per Week
Adecco are currently recruiting for a Tenancy Relations Officer on behalf of a public sector housing service in South London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional with a strong understanding of landlord and tenant legislation, homelessness prevention, and enforcement within the private rented sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting tenants from unlawful eviction and harassment while supporting residents to sustain their housing.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate complaints of illegal eviction, harassment, unlawful landlord practices, and tenancy-related disputes.
- Provide advice and guidance to tenants, landlords, agents, and partner organisations.
- Manage a varied caseload, carrying out investigations and gathering evidence where necessary.
- Conduct home visits and attend court proceedings as a witness when required.
- Work closely with internal teams and external agencies including landlords, solicitors, police, and housing partners.
- Support homelessness prevention by helping residents remain in or regain access to accommodation.
- Produce reports, correspondence, case records, and legal documentation to a high standard.
- Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation and best practice.
Essential Requirements
- Strong knowledge of housing legislation, including landlord and tenant law, homelessness legislation, and the Protection from Eviction Act.
- Experience investigating tenancy-related complaints and managing complex casework.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
- Ability to gather and assess evidence and make sound decisions.
- Experience working with vulnerable residents and managing sensitive situations.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a demanding workload independently.
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