Shefford, United Kingdom

Housing Inclusion Project Officer

 Job Description:

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Bedfordshire to assist with the appointment of a Housing Inclusion Project Officer, on a 8.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £17.00 - £21.68 per hour

Responsibilities:

  • Promote new affordable housing schemes for residents aged 55+, using multiple communication channels.
  • Act as a key contact for interested tenants, enabling visits, viewings, and offering affordability advice.
  • Support fast-tracked applications and smooth move-ins by liaising across housing teams.
  • Respond to wider housing concerns raised during tenant contact and ensure appropriate follow-up.
  • Record and report tenant interactions and insights to help guide future housing stock use.

Requirements:

  • Experience in housing management or a similar housing role.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with tenants, teams, and partner agencies.
  • Understanding of housing allocation criteria (training will be provided).
  • Confident in managing expectations and having sensitive conversations.
  • Experience with safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals.

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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  Required Skills:

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