We are currently recruiting for a Neighbourhood Housing Officer to join our successful and motivated Team that helps support thedeliver the best housing services within Tower Hamlets.
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following skills and experiences in
- Managing a Neighbourhood patch, that provides tenancy neutral Housing and Estate management services.
- Managing different patches depending on service requirements
- Managing a Neighbourhood patch of approx. 1000 properties.
- Pro-actively managing all potential hazards and Fire Risk Assessments.
- Support and sustain tenancies to prevent homelessness through the provision of general tenancy support to residents.
- To take action concerning breach of tenancy, removal of squatters, unauthorised occupants, authorising successions, assignments including attending Court to give evidence.
- Be sympathetic in managing stressful circumstances with clients via various communication platforms, including home visit and when representing the Council in court.
- Managing a portfolio of tenancy sustainment cases e.g. Safeguarding, Domestic Abuse and Hoarding.
Our Benefits
- 29 days’ paid holiday each year, plus 8 bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme,
- Interest-free loans for season tickets
- Well-being discounts.
- Newly refurbished offices, with free tea, coffee and fruit, and shower facilities;
- Flexibility for blended and remote working provisions;
- Working within a diverse and inclusive workforce
Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.
Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.
As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.
At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.
