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Pay: 19.71 PAYE or 28.51 Umbrella per hour Contract: Temporary, 3 months Location: Dartford, Gravesend & Maidstone Reporting to: Housing & Estates Manager We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join a busy housing team on a 3-month temporary contract. You'll manage a portfolio of around 615 properties, delivering a high-quality service to residents across lettings, tenancy management, rent arrears, estate inspections and anti-social behaviour cases. This role is ideal for someone who can hit the ground running and confidently manage relationships with residents, contractors and partner agencies. • Manage tenancies, tenancy audits and resident enquiries., • Handle lettings, voids, sign-ups and end-of-tenancy processes., • Monitor rent arrears and take appropriate action to reduce rent loss., • Manage anti-social behaviour cases from start to finish., • Carry out estate inspections and ensure health & safety standards are maintained., • Promote resident engagement and community involvement., • Maintain accurate records, reports and housing management system updates., • Build positive relationships with residents, contractors and local authority partners., • Experienced Housing Officer with strong housing management knowledge., • Able to work independently and manage a varied caseload., • Excellent customer service and communication skills., • Experience using housing management systems and CRM databases., • Organised, proactive and confident dealing with residents and contractors., • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Housing Licensing Support Officer to provide technical and administrative support for licensing, ensuring properties meet standards and council procedures.

Little Thurrock, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/07/2026 At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors. In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions. Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors. Location: RM17 6SL Contract: Temporary (3 Months) Hours: Full-Time The Technical Licensing Officer is a temporary, full-time role lasting three months, focused on the administration and delivery of housing licensing functions. The position is crucial for ensuring that applications, inspections, records, and compliance activities are managed efficiently and in line with legislative requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with housing, licensing, environmental health, and regulatory services teams to ensure accurate processing of licensing applications within agreed timescales, while maintaining a high standard of customer service. • Licensing Administration, • Process housing and licensing applications., • Validate application documentation., • Maintain accurate licensing records and databases., • Ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements., • Support the administration of licensing schemes and regulatory functions., • Case Management, • Manage a varied caseload of licensing enquiries and applications., • Monitor application progress and compliance requirements., • Update systems with accurate and timely information., • Ensure all actions meet service standards and deadlines., • Customer Service & Advice, • Respond to enquiries from residents, landlords, agents, businesses, and other stakeholders., • Provide advice on licensing requirements, application processes, and compliance matters., • Deliver a professional and customer-focused service., • Liaise with applicants regarding additional documentation and information requirements., • Compliance & Regulatory Support, • Support officers in ensuring compliance with licensing legislation., • Assist with investigations and licensing reviews where required., • Prepare correspondence, notices, reports, and other documentation., • Support monitoring and enforcement activities., • Record Keeping & Data Management, • Maintain accurate electronic and manual records., • Ensure documentation is uploaded and stored correctly., • Produce reports and statistical information as required., • Support audit and performance monitoring activities., • Partnership Working, • Work closely with internal departments and external agencies., • Liaise with landlords, managing agents, and partner organisations., • Support collaborative working across housing and regulatory services., • Experience in Licensing, Regulatory Services, Housing, Environmental Health, or Local Authority environments., • Knowledge of housing licensing legislation and regulatory requirements., • Experience processing applications, assessments, and compliance documentation., • Strong administrative and case management skills., • Excellent communication and customer service skills., • Good standard of education, including English and Mathematics (or equivalent)., • Understanding of licensing and regulatory processes., • Knowledge of housing legislation and licensing requirements., • Experience managing records, applications, and case files.Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail., • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications., • Previous local authority or council experience., • Experience dealing with property licensing schemes, including HMO licensing., • Experience using licensing management systems and databases., • Knowledge of housing enforcement and compliance processes., • Qualification relating to Housing, Licensing, Environmental Health, Business Administration, or Public Services., • Knowledge of HMO Licensing and Selective Licensing schemes., • Experience supporting compliance or enforcement functions., • This is a 3-month temporary contract., • Location: RM17 6SL., • Full-Time Hours., • Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis., • Previous local authority/council experience is highly desirable., • Housing Licensing, Regulatory Services, or Environmental Health experience is highly desirable., • Opportunity to support a busy Housing and Licensing Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Housing Officer to join a busy housing team on a 3-month temporary contract in the Dartford, Gravesend & Maidstone area.You will manage a portfolio of around 615 properties, handling lettings, tenancy management, rent arrears and estate inspectio

Role title: Managing Agent & Leasehold Officer (3 Roles Available) Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Based at one of our offices in Dartford, Ashford (Stanhope), Maldon or Pollards Hill (Mitcham), with travel across your designated region (see below) and to other office locations as required. We work in an agile way, with time typically split between the office, working on your patch, and home working by arrangement (usually 2–3 days in the office). We're expanding our Managing Agents and Owned Tenures team and are recruiting three Managing Agent & Leasehold Officers to support customers across designated geographical patches: Please state in your application form which location/s you would like to apply for. • 1 x London South East and Essex, • 1 x London South, Sussex and Mid Kent, • 1 x West Kent and East Kent Are you an experienced leasehold, property management or housing professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference for customers? These are exciting new roles that will play a key part in improving our leasehold and managing agent services, strengthening relationships with key partners, and ensuring our customers receive a compliant, transparent and high-quality service. As a Managing Agent & Leasehold Officer, you'll be responsible for supporting shared owners, leaseholders and freeholders across your allocated patch, including schemes managed directly by Moat, developments where Moat has a leasehold interest, and schemes managed by third‑party landlords, freeholders and managing agents. Acting as a leasehold and managing agent specialist, you'll work closely with colleagues across neighbourhood, property and service charge teams, providing expertise on complex leasehold issues, customer escalations, managing agent performance and dispute resolution. You'll help ensure services are delivered compliantly and effectively, support customers through complex issues, identify risks, and challenge poor performance where necessary to achieve better outcomes and value for money. • Managing complex leasehold enquiries, complaints and escalations., • Working with managing agents, freeholders, Resident Management Companies and internal teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery., • Providing expert advice on leasehold obligations, rights, responsibilities and property management matters., • Supporting Section 20 consultations, service charge queries and leasehold disputes., • Monitoring managing agent performance and identifying opportunities for service improvement., • Supporting compliance, governance and building safety oversight across schemes within your patch., • Working collaboratively to improve the customer experience for leaseholders, shared owners and other customers receiving services through managing agent arrangements. You'll have experience within leasehold, property management, managing agent or housing environments and be confident dealing with complex technical and customer-focused issues. We're looking for someone who: • Has experience interpreting leases and applying leasehold legislation in practice., • Understands leasehold management, service charges and property management arrangements., • Can build strong relationships and work effectively with a range of stakeholders., • Is comfortable managing difficult conversations, disputes and escalated cases., • Has strong analytical and problem‑solving skills., • Can communicate complex information clearly and professionally., • Is committed to delivering excellent customer service and driving positive outcomes. This is an opportunity to help shape a newly created role within a new specialist team. You'll work across a varied portfolio of schemes, develop your expertise and play an important role in improving services for our customers. If you're passionate about leasehold management, customer advocacy and delivering high‑quality services, we'd love to hear from you. To read about the role in more detail, please refer to the job description here: ma-leasehold-officer-jd-september-2026.pdf Moat is a housing association in the South East of England, owning and managing over 20,000 homes across London, Kent, Essex, and Sussex. We're more than just a housing provider; we're a community focused organisation dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of our customers and the neighbourhoods we serve. As one of the Homes England delivery partners, we develop around 600 new homes every year. Our team of over 450 passionate professionals are committed to providing high quality, affordable homes, and excellent services to our customers We take responsibility for our actions and deliver on our promises. We believe in the power of collaboration to achieve greater outcomes. We set high standards and inspire others through our commitment to excellence. We embrace innovation and proactively address challenges. As an experienced professional, you'll have the opportunity to: • Make a real impact in our communities., • Work with a supportive and passionate team., • Enjoy competitive salaries and generous leave., • Benefit from numerous personal and professional development opportunities. Our commitment to creating a positive work environment has earned us recognition as one of 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work' in 2025. For more info, check out our employee benefits video here: Our employee benefits: what we can offer you (youtube.com) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom Posted On 18/09/2026 Community & Social City Grays Province Essex Postal Code RM17 As a Technical Licensing Officer, you will support Thurrock Council's Housing and Licensing functions by administering licensing applications, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements, and providing technical and administrative support to housing and environmental health services. The role will contribute to the successful delivery of a project focused on licensing, regulatory compliance, and housing-related services. • Process and administer licensing applications and related documentation., • Support housing and licensing officers with technical and administrative tasks., • Maintain accurate electronic and manual records., • Review documentation to ensure compliance with licensing requirements., • Liaise with applicants, landlords, agents, residents, and partner organisations., • Respond to enquiries by telephone, email, and in person., • Prepare correspondence, reports, and case-related documentation., • Update databases and management systems., • Assist with monitoring compliance and regulatory activities., • Support the collection and analysis of service performance information., • Ensure confidential information is handled securely in accordance with Council policies., • Contribute to service improvement initiatives and project-related activities., • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure service targets are achieved., • Experience in administration within Housing, Licensing, Environmental Health, Regulatory Services, or Local Government., • Experience processing applications and maintaining accurate records., • Experience handling customer enquiries and providing advice and guidance., • Experience working with databases and case management systems., • Strong organisational and administrative skills., • Experience producing reports, correspondence, and monitoring information., • Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines., • Good communication and customer service skills., • Experience working with confidential and sensitive information., • Relevant administrative or licensing experience., • Right to Work in the UK., • Working hours: 37 hours per week., • Reason for Hire: One-Off Event / Project., • Online interview via Microsoft Teams., • Interview Date: 7th October 2026., • Interview Duration: Approximately 35 minutes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Technical Licensing Officer (Grade D) for a three-month contract at RM17 6SL. The role focuses on administering housing licensing functions, ensuring timely processing of applications, inspections, and compliance with legislation. You will work with housing, licensing, environmental health, and regulatory teams to maintain high customer service standards. The position requires experience in licensing and regulatory processes, strong IT skills, and a #J-18808-Ljbffr

Thurrock Council is seeking a Digital Inclusion Officer to join the Library Development Team and expand digital inclusion support for residents, starting with sheltered housing complexes. You will work with local partners across libraries and community venues to promote digital skills, build peer-led initiatives, and sustain a programme over 11 months with flexible and hybrid working. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Housing Officer - Cambridge As a Housing Officer, you will manage tenancies across a defined Cambridge neighbourhood. Manage and develop an Assistant Housing Officer, providing day-to-day support, supervision and clear direction. You will have experience of delivering customer-focused services and a

The Digital Inclusion Officer would be a member of the Library Development Team, funded by the Integrated Commissioning Executive, working with Sheltered Housing and Public Health. As a Digital Inclusion Officer, you will be responsible for:. To assist the Senior Engagement Officer: Digital with con

Work Pattern: 37 hours per week PAYE Pay Rate: £17.38 per hour Main Purpose: To provide technical and administrative support for housing licensing, ensuring properties meet relevant standards, licensing requirements and Council procedures. • Process and assess housing licence applications., • Inspect properties and identify breaches or hazards., • Provide advice to landlords, tenants and housing professionals., • Investigate complaints and non-compliance., • Prepare reports, notices and correspondence., • Maintain accurate licensing and inspection records., • Liaise with landlords, residents and internal Council teams., • Support enforcement and follow-up actions where required., • Housing licensing and property standards., • Property inspections and assessment., • Knowledge of housing legislation and regulations., • Investigation and enforcement., • Report writing and record keeping., • Communication and stakeholder management., • Strong attention to detail and organisation., • Experience in housing licensing, property standards, environmental health or housing enforcement., • Experience carrying out property inspections., • Understanding of relevant housing legislation and licensing requirements., • Ability to investigate complaints and breaches., • Good IT, administration and report-writing skills., • Experience working with landlords, tenants and other stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr