Accommodation Solutions Officer (Maternity Cover up to 12 months fixed term contract)
| Posting date: | 28 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade E £28,624 to £31,586 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | Havant, PO9 2AX |
| Company: | Havant Borough & East Hampshire District Councils |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 152 |
Summary
Job Advert
We have an opportunity at Havant Borough Council for an Accommodation Solutions Officer to join the Accommodation Solutions Team.
Based in our modern Plaza building in Havant, near to transport links and local shops, we require a person who has a minimum of 2
years’ experience of working with the public.
The focus of the role will be to help maintain Hampshire Home Choice (HHC), the councils social housing register, ensuring that
applications and nominations are processed quickly and in accordance with the Hampshire Home Choice Allocations Framework.
In addition, the role will include helping to determine the priority on medical grounds and/or vulnerability of applicants seeking
accommodation through the housing register and helping to manage our private sector access scheme.
You will be able to demonstrate your ability to deal with customers which may involve sensitive issues, and experience of
following policy and procedures.
You will have the ability to liaise with housing providers, experience of maintaining a database with accurate data processing and
updating, and a commitment to Continuous Personal development.
The successful candidate will hold a full clean driving licence and have access to their own vehicle for business use.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• Grade E - £28,624 to £31,586 per annum
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact claire.haque@havant.gov.uk [claire.haque@havant.gov.uk] or
sharon.oakey@havant.gov.uk [sharon.oakey@havant.gov.uk].
To Apply
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 21st August 2025 and interviews will be held on 28th August 2025.
Due to the current employment climate, the council reserve the right to close this process before the above closing date. We are
receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to acknowledge receipt of your application. You
will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
We have an opportunity at Havant Borough Council for an Accommodation Solutions Officer to join the Accommodation Solutions Team.
Based in our modern Plaza building in Havant, near to transport links and local shops, we require a person who has a minimum of 2
years’ experience of working with the public.
The focus of the role will be to help maintain Hampshire Home Choice (HHC), the councils social housing register, ensuring that
applications and nominations are processed quickly and in accordance with the Hampshire Home Choice Allocations Framework.
In addition, the role will include helping to determine the priority on medical grounds and/or vulnerability of applicants seeking
accommodation through the housing register and helping to manage our private sector access scheme.
You will be able to demonstrate your ability to deal with customers which may involve sensitive issues, and experience of
following policy and procedures.
You will have the ability to liaise with housing providers, experience of maintaining a database with accurate data processing and
updating, and a commitment to Continuous Personal development.
The successful candidate will hold a full clean driving licence and have access to their own vehicle for business use.
What we can offer you
A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.
• Grade E - £28,624 to £31,586 per annum
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Family Friendly Packages
Visit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact claire.haque@havant.gov.uk [claire.haque@havant.gov.uk] or
sharon.oakey@havant.gov.uk [sharon.oakey@havant.gov.uk].
To Apply
Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting
statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful – www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a
supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 21st August 2025 and interviews will be held on 28th August 2025.
Due to the current employment climate, the council reserve the right to close this process before the above closing date. We are
receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to acknowledge receipt of your application. You
will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing date.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of
all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
[http://www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity]
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be
expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.