Housing Resettlement Officers
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,372.00 to £40,698.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | London Borough of Bexley |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 647 |
Summary
About The Role
Working as part of a fast pace team responsible for building relationships with landlords in the private sector, marketing the Let2Bex scheme to secure access to properties to nominate our Housing Clients to.
The successful applicant will be required to conduct property inspections, suitability and affordability checks on prospective tenants and possess the ability to discharge the Housing duties.
A sound knowledge of Housing Legislation and the Implications of the Renters Rights Act 2025.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
This is a hybrid role and successful applicant will be required to attend the Civic Offices in Bexleyheath a minimum of twice per week. The candidate will also be able to demonstrate they are able to carry out multiple short notice visits/ inspections, whether they are in the officer or at home.
We currently have two permanent and one 12-month fixed term position available.
Candidate Profile
For information regarding essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the person specification section of the job description.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Interviews are scheduled to be held during the week commencing 16th February.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
Working as part of a fast pace team responsible for building relationships with landlords in the private sector, marketing the Let2Bex scheme to secure access to properties to nominate our Housing Clients to.
The successful applicant will be required to conduct property inspections, suitability and affordability checks on prospective tenants and possess the ability to discharge the Housing duties.
A sound knowledge of Housing Legislation and the Implications of the Renters Rights Act 2025.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
This is a hybrid role and successful applicant will be required to attend the Civic Offices in Bexleyheath a minimum of twice per week. The candidate will also be able to demonstrate they are able to carry out multiple short notice visits/ inspections, whether they are in the officer or at home.
We currently have two permanent and one 12-month fixed term position available.
Candidate Profile
For information regarding essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the person specification section of the job description.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Interviews are scheduled to be held during the week commencing 16th February.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
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.