Accommodation Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,790 to £25,992 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Horncastle, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | East Lindsey District Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
A great opportunity has become available to support Boston Borough and East Lindsey District Councils Housing team to make a difference.
You would be assisting the Accommodation Team Leader with management of all administrative functions relevant to the management of temporary and resettlement accommodation.
Proving sufficient suitable accommodation will often be a challenge and you will assist the Housing Accommodation Manager to overcome such challenges!
The post would initially be fixed term for 2 years with the possibility of the post being extended further.
Typical duties:
Administration of temporary and resettlement accommodation and provision of nightly paid accommodation
Arrange nightly paid accommodation as required
Liaise with the occupants and relevant organisations for those accommodated
The successful candidate would be able to work from home but would also be required as and when necessary to work from the Councils offices as well as travel to appointments within East Lindsey and Boston. A current valid driving licence is essential.
This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jordan Flower Jordan.flower@e-lindsey.gov.uk
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
You would be assisting the Accommodation Team Leader with management of all administrative functions relevant to the management of temporary and resettlement accommodation.
Proving sufficient suitable accommodation will often be a challenge and you will assist the Housing Accommodation Manager to overcome such challenges!
The post would initially be fixed term for 2 years with the possibility of the post being extended further.
Typical duties:
Administration of temporary and resettlement accommodation and provision of nightly paid accommodation
Arrange nightly paid accommodation as required
Liaise with the occupants and relevant organisations for those accommodated
The successful candidate would be able to work from home but would also be required as and when necessary to work from the Councils offices as well as travel to appointments within East Lindsey and Boston. A current valid driving licence is essential.
This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jordan Flower Jordan.flower@e-lindsey.gov.uk
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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