Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

This role involves delivering a high-quality proactive housing management service for households in temporary accommodation. The position ensures that all temporary housing including council-owned leased hostels and nightly paid units is safe well-maintained and compliant with health and safety standards. The postholder will support vulnerable households to maximize tenancy sustainment while fostering strong relationships with landlords property providers and internal partners.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective and efficient day-to-day management of all temporary accommodation across council-owned leased hostel and nightly paid properties.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and council policy related to homelessness and temporary accommodation.
Manage voids and lettings for temporary accommodation meeting turnaround targets and minimising loss of rental revenue.
Organise and host property viewings support sign-up processes and assist residents with welfare benefit applications where required.

Requirements

Experience: Experience in a housing management homelessness or property management environment.
Knowledge: Understanding of the statutory framework around temporary accommodation including the Housing Act 1996 Part VII.
Education: Educated to GCSE A-Level standard or NVQ equivalent.
Qualifications: Additional housing-related training or qualifications (desirable but not essential).

Additional Information

Working hours: 36 hours per week
Basic DBS required
Bi-weekly payments
The role closes on 12th Feb 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

You will be responsible for delivering a customer focused supportive service to homeless households residing in temporary accommodation with a focus on taking all necessary steps to maximise tenancy sustainment

Required Education:

3-Month Contract with a Local AuthoritySummaryThis role involves delivering a high-quality proactive housing management service for households in temporary accommodation. The position ensures that all temporary housing including council-owned leased hostels and nightly paid units is safe well-mainta...

3-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

This role involves delivering a high-quality proactive housing management service for households in temporary accommodation. The position ensures that all temporary housing including council-owned leased hostels and nightly paid units is safe well-maintained and compliant with health and safety standards. The postholder will support vulnerable households to maximize tenancy sustainment while fostering strong relationships with landlords property providers and internal partners.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective and efficient day-to-day management of all temporary accommodation across council-owned leased hostel and nightly paid properties.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and council policy related to homelessness and temporary accommodation.
Manage voids and lettings for temporary accommodation meeting turnaround targets and minimising loss of rental revenue.
Organise and host property viewings support sign-up processes and assist residents with welfare benefit applications where required.

Requirements

Experience: Experience in a housing management homelessness or property management environment.
Knowledge: Understanding of the statutory framework around temporary accommodation including the Housing Act 1996 Part VII.
Education: Educated to GCSE A-Level standard or NVQ equivalent.
Qualifications: Additional housing-related training or qualifications (desirable but not essential).

Additional Information