Housing Officer

Start your career in housing, property and social impact.

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a meaningful career where you can combine property management with real social purpose?

We are offering a Graduate Trainee Housing Officer opportunity within our Home Turf Lettings service. This is a development role designed to give you hands-on experience in tenancy and property management while supporting people to sustain safe and stable homes.

You will receive structured supervision, formal training, and a clear progression pathway into a Housing Officer role.

About the Role

As a Graduate Trainee Housing Officer, you will:

• Learn to manage a portfolio of tenancies and properties

• Support tenants to successfully sustain their tenancies

• Work with landlords and partner agencies

• Develop knowledge of housing law and tenancy management

• Assist with property inspections and maintenance coordination

• Support rent account monitoring and arrears management

• Promote independence and social inclusion

• You will work alongside people who may be experiencing homelessness, substance misuse challenges, or other vulnerabilities. A person-centred, non-judgemental approach is essential.

Who We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for graduates in:

• Housing

• Social Sciences

• Criminology

• Psychology

• Property Management

• Community Development

You’ll be:

• Organised and proactive

• Calm under pressure

• Confident communicating with a wide range of people

• Resilient and solution-focused

• Interested in housing, property, or social inclusion careers

• Willing to travel across the region (full driving licence required)

• Previous housing experience is not required — we are looking for potential, motivation, and the right values.

What We Offer

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service to 31 after 5 years)

• 7% employer pension contribution

• Adaptable hybrid working (subject to service need)

• Mileage allowance (45p per mile)

• Blue Light Card discounts

• Cycle to Work scheme

• 24-hour confidential support line

• Structured training and mentoring

• Clear progression to Housing Officer role (typically 12–18 months)

If you want a career where you can develop professional property management skills while making a tangible difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.