Accommodation Services Officer

Day-to-day you will ensure effective management of licensees including rent collection and our schemes are safe and clean. You will assist in reducing accommodation costs to the council by proactively managing transitional accommodation placements, supporting households in maximising their opportunities for permanent settled accommodation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in a tenancy/ building management role & who is motivated and focused on providing a first-class service to some of the most vulnerable individuals and families in Central Bedfordshire. You will be able to demonstrable the ability to make clear decisions under pressure using evidence and sound judgment and experience. You will be someone who works across boundaries to better understand customer perspective and seeks out customer insight to shape decisions. You will be someone who puts the customer at the heart of everything they do & embeds equality and diversity in all aspects of service delivery. You will be able to stay calm and focused under pressure and in volatile situations.
You must have up to date knowledge of Housing Legislation, including anti-social behaviour and enforcement options. Ideally you will be educated to 'O' Level /GCSE standard, but equally important are the skills you already have and the experience you can bring to the role, alongside your willingness to learn and adapt to changing demands and manage your time. You must also have full clean driving licence.

Join a busy team and take advantage of our rewards package, flexible working and the chance to learn new skills and develop your career. Find your greatness by helping us to deliver better services to the local community, whilst taking on the challenge that this role will provide you.
Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work.'
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