Job Vacancy CBC243082 - Housing Officer - Tenant Involvement
Reference: CBC243082
Salary details: £26,873 to £29,269 per year
Job term: Fixed term till March 2026
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 Hours per week Monday to Friday (with some out of hours)
Location: Stonegravels Depot / Town Hall
Department: Housing
CBC243082 - Job description and person specification.
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Join Our Team as a Housing Officer - Tenant Involvement!
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Housing Officer focused on Tenant Involvement.
About the role:
as a Tenant Involvement Officer, you will play a crucial role in fostering meaningful engagement with tenants and leaseholders of our Council's housing service. Your efforts will ensure that their voices are heard and considered in the development and improvement of our housing services.
Key responsibilities:
facilitate effective, high-quality engagement with tenants and leaseholders
adapt to the increased regulations in the housing sector by enhancing tenant participation
provide a variety of engagement opportunities, both in-person and online
collaborate closely with managers and officers across the housing service to ensure tenant feedback shapes our services
What we’re looking for:
a customer-focused individual with a strong motivation to deliver exceptional service
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
a proactive approach to creating and implementing engagement strategies
a valid driving license is required
Why join us?
be part of a supportive team committed to improving housing services.
make a tangible impact on your community by ensuring tenant voices are heard.
enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
The council is an excellent employer with rewarding conditions of service which include generous leave entitlement and sick pay, flexible and agile working, progressive HR policies, access to the local government pension scheme, discounted leisure membership and car parking
For more information, please contact James Crouch , Housing Strategy & Engagement Manager, at james.crouch@chesterfield.gov.uk. To apply, please refer to the job description when completing your cover letter and updating your CV.
Join us in shaping the future of our housing services through effective tenant involvement!
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
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Closing date: 28 July 2024
Provisional interview date: 7 August 2024
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