Temporary Accommodation Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Watford
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Housing
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SKILLS

Tenancy Management Neighbourhood Management Housing Legislation Safeguarding Arrears Management ASB Management Communication Skills IT Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Temporary Accommodation Officer

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing Association for an experienced Temporary Accommodation Officer to deliver high-quality tenancy and neighbourhood management services across temporary accommodation, Housing First and general needs tenancies.

This is a varied, customer-facing role supporting residents, including those with complex and vulnerable needs, ensuring sustainable tenancies and safe, well-managed neighbourhoods.

Key Responsibilities of a Temporary Accomodation Officer:

  • Managing tenancies within temporary accommodation and mixed tenure patches, ensuring pre-tenancy work, risk assessments and reviews are completed
  • Supporting vulnerable tenants and working closely with support agencies to sustain tenancies
  • Conducting move-in checks, 6-week settling-in visits, 9-month starter tenancy reviews and ongoing tenancy audits
  • Managing rent arrears, setting up repayment plans and reducing debt
  • Handling ASB cases, tenancy breaches, safeguarding concerns and multi-agency casework
  • Representing the organisation at court, preparing court bundles and attending external meetings
  • Undertaking estate and property inspections, including fire safety checks, and liaising with contractors
  • Managing void turnaround to minimise re-let times
  • Overseeing mutual exchanges, successions and tenancy assignments
  • Acting as a key point of contact for residents, councillors and community stakeholders
  • Supporting business continuity and emergency response when required

What We'd Love To See From You:

  • Proven experience in tenancy and/or neighbourhood management within social housing
  • Experience working with vulnerable tenants and individuals with complex needs
  • Strong knowledge of housing legislation and safeguarding responsibilities
  • Experience managing arrears, ASB and challenging tenancy situations
  • Confident preparing court documentation and attending hearings
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills
  • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
  • Strong IT skills and experience using housing management systems
  • Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle (business insurance required)
  • Basic DBS check required

What this Tempoary Accomodation Officer role has to offer:

  • Hybrid working
  • Minimum 2 month contract
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Flexible working hours

If this Temporary Accomodation Officer role is for you please apply or contact [contact hidden]

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