Job type
TemporaryLocation
LeicesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Social HousingIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
Dependent on experience
Housing / Estates Officer
Estates / Housing Officer – Leicester & Northampton (Temporary Contract)
Contract: Temporary, starting ASAP until end of February 2026
Location: Leicester & Northamptonshire (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
Hours: Full-time
About the Role
We’re seeking a proactive Estates / Housing Officer to join our team on a temporary basis. You’ll be responsible for delivering tenancy and estate management services that reduce risks to residents, protect assets, and prevent tenancy failure through timely and professional interventions.
We’re seeking a proactive Estates / Housing Officer to join our team on a temporary basis. You’ll be responsible for delivering tenancy and estate management services that reduce risks to residents, protect assets, and prevent tenancy failure through timely and professional interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver proactive tenancy and estate management services in line with policies and procedures.
- Oversee decants, abandonments, void properties, and tenancy terminations to ensure properties are recovered promptly and costs (waste removal, damage, neglect, arrears, void loss) are minimised.
- Build strong relationships with customers to support successful tenancies from sign-up to termination, engaging with them to shape and improve services.
- Identify, implement, and review building and environmental improvements, local lettings plans, and community initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in housing or estate management.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for site visits).
Working Pattern:
- 3 days on-site (covering properties in Leicester and Northamptonshire).
- 2 days remote/home-based.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract End: February 2026
If you’re passionate about delivering excellent housing services and making a real difference to communities, we’d love to hear from you! Please call Emma Taylor on 01782 958912.
