Social Lettings Officer (Young Persons)

Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group

Job Location:

Nottingham - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 32597 - 35412

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Contract Type: Fixed term (12 months)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Worker Type: Hybrid

Salary: 32597 - 35412 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location:Loxley House Station Street Nottingham NG2 3NG

Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for Read on to find out more

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

As a Social Lettings Officer your primary objectives will be to enhance accessibility to private sector housing options and play a pivotal role in preventing homelessness. You will be forefront of early intervention efforts offering crucial support to individuals and families facing housing challenges. Your dedication to fostering sustainable housing solutions will make a lasting impact on the well-being of our community.

In this dynamic role you will work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Your responsibilities will extend to developing and implementing strategies to improve housing options ensuring that everyone in our community has access to safe and sustainable accommodation.

If you are committed to making a positive difference in housing accessibility and homelessness prevention we invite you to join our team. Join us in creating a community where safe and sustainable housing is a reality for all. Focus on improving access to private sector housing options and preventing homelessness through early intervention and support.

Key priorities for the postholder will include;

Good operational working knowledge of housing legislation in both the public and private sectors
Ability to visit and assess the property for design space and location for suitability
Experienced in working with individuals who are rough sleeping and have a good understanding of the complexity of need faced by this cohort
The ability to visit and inspect properties to identify issues relating to hazards safety standards and disrepair making recommendations for remedial action to be taken
Commitment to providing a high-quality customer-focused service

When applying candidates should provide a written statement along with their CV outlining their key skills and experiences in the priorities outlined above.

-A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

You can find the job description for this post here

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional informationfor applicants page.

For informal enquiriesplease contact Rebecca McGill Private Rented Housing Manager by email here

Closing Date: 11th January 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held:w/c 26th January 2026

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionContract Type: Fixed term (12 months)Working Hours: 37 hours per weekWorker Type: HybridSalary: 32597 - 35412 per annum (pro rata for part-time)Location:Loxley House Station Street Nottingham NG2 3NGWeve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce ...