Housing Partner (Housing Officer) A place to create moments that matter Salary: £36,702 per annum (including car allowance) Location: Bradford (1 day in the office, 4 days on patch or WFH) 35 hours per week A place to create moments that matter Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important. It’s this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change. For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be. About the role Always motivated to achieve brilliant standards of service, our Housing Partners (Housing Officers) are the first point of contact for our customers. You’ll be a visible presence in your patch, ensuring the effective management and maintenance of tenancies. Moving into a new home is an exciting life experience and your role will have a positive influence on our customer journey from the moment we onboard new tenants. Sometimes things don’t always go to plan, so you’ll also support customers to manage their rent accounts (including taking cases to court as a last resort), manage anti-social behaviour utilising a multi-agency approach as required, resolve customer complaints effectively and use appropriate legal remedies to ensure tenancies are ended efficiently and in line with legal and regulatory requirements when necessary. You’ll develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners and build strong community bonds to make moments that matter every day. To view/download the full job description please click here. Salary The spot salary for this post is £35,452 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary. Plus an essential user car allowance of £1,250 per annum. About you You’ll need experience in delivering housing management services, plus an understanding of tenancy and neighbourhood management. It would be ideal if you have a CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing - or you’d be willing to work towards it. You’ll bring a proven track record in managing anti-social behaviour, as well as a strong knowledge of rent collection processes and legal frameworks around income recovery. As you’ll be travelling across our Accent sites and estates, you’ll need a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle. The successful candidate will undergo a DBS check as part of the pre-employment checks. Interviews First stage interview will take place via Teams on Monday 17th March. Successful candidates will be invited to complete a customer service questionnaire and attend second stage interview which will take place in person at our Bradford office on Friday 21st March. A place to build a future We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday - plus the opportunity to purchase more - access to an online GP, gym discounts and a day to spend volunteering for a cause that matters to you. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met. Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated. If you have any queries about the role, please email: "PeopleServicesaccentgroup.org". Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent does not currently hold a sponsorship licence. If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.