Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st March 2028.
Location: Based in Bristol with hybrid working.
Make a difference in Bristol’s housing pathways.
As a Private Rented Sector Move-on Officer, you’ll play a vital part in helping people move from supported accommodation into private rented homes. You’ll work closely with supported accommodation providers, voluntary sector partners, landlords, and clients to promote the private rented sector as a realistic and accessible move-on option.
Your Work Will Include:
- Delivering training and workshops to staff and clients in supported accommodation, helping them to search for and apply for private rented tenancies.
- Promoting and administering incentives for both landlords and individuals moving on to private rented tenancies.
- Supporting new tenancies to be created for clients moving into the private rented sector.
- Using a multi-agency approach to coordinate support and maximise tenancy sustainment.
- Identifying and addressing barriers to move-on, empowering providers and clients to take the next step towards independent living.
- Keeping accurate records and ensuring timely payments to individuals and landlords.
- Reviewing service levels and contributing to continuous improvement.
You’ll be part of a supportive team, managed by the Private Renting Team Leader, and will have the opportunity to influence positive change across Bristol’s housing pathways.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. This role can be done via hybrid working. There are days in the office, but as you will be front facing, you will be out meeting landlords, visiting potential properties or speaking to our homeless households.
Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.
For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.
If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Harry Moultrie at
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st March 2028.
Location: Based in Bristol with hybrid working.
Make a difference in Bristol’s housing pathways.
As a Private Rented Sector Move-on Officer, you’ll play a vital part in helping people move from supported accommodation into private rented homes. You’ll work closely with supported accommodation providers, voluntary sector partners, landlords, and clients to promote the private rented sector as a realistic and accessible move-on option.
Your Work Will Include:
- Delivering training and workshops to staff and clients in supported accommodation, helping them to search for and apply for private rented tenancies.
- Promoting and administering incentives for both landlords and individuals moving on to private rented tenancies.
- Supporting new tenancies to be created for clients moving into the private rented sector.
- Using a multi-agency approach to coordinate support and maximise tenancy sustainment.
- Identifying and addressing barriers to move-on, empowering providers and clients to take the next step towards independent living.
- Keeping accurate records and ensuring timely payments to individuals and landlords.
- Reviewing service levels and contributing to continuous improvement.
You’ll be part of a supportive team, managed by the Private Renting Team Leader, and will have the opportunity to influence positive change across Bristol’s housing pathways.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. This role can be done via hybrid working. There are days in the office, but as you will be front facing, you will be out meeting landlords, visiting potential properties or speaking to our homeless households.
Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.
For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.
If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Harry Moultrie at
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
