Housing Officer
Posted 9 hours ago
- Livingston, West Lothian
- Temporary
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Position: Housing Officer
Location: Livingston
Hours: 30 hours per week
Duration: Until the end of September 2025
Pay Rate: £15 - £18 per hour
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings new challenges and opportunities? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
Our client provides safe, affordable, and quality housing to their residents. They believe that everyone deserves a place to call home, and they work tirelessly to support the community through innovative housing solutions and exceptional service.
As a Housing Officer, you will be at the forefront of their mission, working directly with residents to ensure their housing needs are met.
Key Responsibilities:
Housing Management: Liaise with tenants, manage estates, address anti-social behaviour, and conduct inspections.
Repairs: Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisors and tenants on repair issues.
Arrears Control: Manage arrears, negotiate arrangements, and instigate legal action if necessary.
Resident Involvement: Promote the Association's work and attend tenant meetings.
Administration: Maintain accurate records and adhere to performance standards. Desirable experience:
Ideally experience in housing roles, estate management, repairs, arrears management, and using the UC Landlord Portal
Knowledge of Universal Credit, welfare benefits, housing legislation, and good practice
Excellent communication, organisation, and computer skills
Commitment to equal opportunities and high service standards
Clean driving license and access to a car Values and Attitudes:
Positive and 'can-do' attitude
Commitment to openness, accessibility, honesty, integrity, and respect
Friendly and supportive approach Why should you temp with Office Angels?!
Weekly pay for added financial convenience.
28 days of paid annual leave based on a weekly accrual.
Access to discount vouchers with various high street brands.
Eye care vouchers and contribution towards glasses for VDU purposes.
Support from our team to aid in finding permanent work and expert interview guidance.
Pension scheme options with employer contributions.
Statutory Sick Pay in case you find yourself under the weather.
Access to our assistance programme offering free, confidential, and independent advice on various issues.
Exciting opportunities for career growth within our sister businesses, covering multiple sectors and specialisms.How to Apply: If you meet the criteria and are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV below or email (url removed)
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Location: Livingston
Hours: 30 hours per week
Duration: Until the end of September 2025
Pay Rate: £15 - £18 per hour
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings new challenges and opportunities? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
Our client provides safe, affordable, and quality housing to their residents. They believe that everyone deserves a place to call home, and they work tirelessly to support the community through innovative housing solutions and exceptional service.
As a Housing Officer, you will be at the forefront of their mission, working directly with residents to ensure their housing needs are met.
Key Responsibilities:
Housing Management: Liaise with tenants, manage estates, address anti-social behaviour, and conduct inspections.
Repairs: Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisors and tenants on repair issues.
Arrears Control: Manage arrears, negotiate arrangements, and instigate legal action if necessary.
Resident Involvement: Promote the Association's work and attend tenant meetings.
Administration: Maintain accurate records and adhere to performance standards. Desirable experience:
Ideally experience in housing roles, estate management, repairs, arrears management, and using the UC Landlord Portal
Knowledge of Universal Credit, welfare benefits, housing legislation, and good practice
Excellent communication, organisation, and computer skills
Commitment to equal opportunities and high service standards
Clean driving license and access to a car Values and Attitudes:
Positive and 'can-do' attitude
Commitment to openness, accessibility, honesty, integrity, and respect
Friendly and supportive approach Why should you temp with Office Angels?!
Weekly pay for added financial convenience.
28 days of paid annual leave based on a weekly accrual.
Access to discount vouchers with various high street brands.
Eye care vouchers and contribution towards glasses for VDU purposes.
Support from our team to aid in finding permanent work and expert interview guidance.
Pension scheme options with employer contributions.
Statutory Sick Pay in case you find yourself under the weather.
Access to our assistance programme offering free, confidential, and independent advice on various issues.
Exciting opportunities for career growth within our sister businesses, covering multiple sectors and specialisms.How to Apply: If you meet the criteria and are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV below or email (url removed)
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website