Housing Officer, Government

We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join our Housing Management Team, who provide an excellent tenancy and estate management service to our local community.

As a Housing Officer, you will manage a local patch of properties in the Ashfield district. You will deal with all aspects of tenancy and estate management including providing adviceand support to sustain tenancies, working in partnership with stakeholders, and taking enforcement action when necessary.

The role involves mainly working out on our estates in the district, visiting customers in their own home, and establishing good relationships across the community. You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload, as well as the preparation of legal documentation and attendance at Court.

You must be organised and able to manage and prioritise a diverse workload with competing demands, be flexible to respond to unplanned situations and possess the problem-solving skills needed to deal with issues at pace and with accuracy.

The ideal candidate must have:

This is a challenging but rewarding role that gives you an opportunity to work with a great team and positively impact the local community.

In addition, the benefits of the role also include:

• 30 days’ annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible hybrid working – patch/office/home

Please note that successful candidates will be expected to work from the office for a period of up to three months, enabling them to access continued support and guidance as they settle into the role.

Closing date: 6 September 2026

Interview date: 17 September 2026

Company:
Ashfield District Council

Salary: £32,061 – £34,434

Location:

Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Sector:
Housing

Sector:
Management and Maintenance

Sector:
Estates & Property

Job Role:

Officer