Job Details

Housing Officer

Job Description

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Tenancy andamp; Housing Officer to work with one of our Housing Association clients in London.

What the Job Will Be Doing

  • Delivering a front-line housing management service across a supported living portfolio, ensuring high standards of tenancy and property management
  • Supporting tenants with learning disabilities and autism to sustain their tenancies and live independently
  • Managing tenancy and leasehold responsibilities, including tenancy sign-ups, verification checks and ongoing tenancy support
  • Carrying out regular property inspections and ensuring properties are maintained to a safe and high standard
  • Responding to tenancy issues including anti-social behaviour, complaints and safeguarding concerns
  • Providing advice on housing options, rights and welfare benefits to support sustainable housing outcomes
  • Working closely with social workers, families, landlords and support providers to ensure effective housing solutions
  • Monitoring performance targets including voids, arrears and service standards
  • Ensuring repairs and maintenance issues are reported and resolved within agreed timescales
  • Maintaining accurate records and reporting across housing systems
  • Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery and continuous improvement

What You Will Need

  • Experience working within a housing officer, tenancy management or supported housing role
  • Experience supporting vulnerable individuals, ideally those with learning disabilities or autism
  • Good knowledge of housing options, tenancy management and relevant legislation
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
  • Experience working with multi-agency partners and stakeholders
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle