Rents Officer
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,024 to £32,061 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Buxton, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Staffordshire Moorlands District Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Rents Officer
SALARY - £30,024 - £32,061 per annum
Essential car user
Temporary 12 month Contract
Hours 37 hours per week
Work Location: Buxton/ Leek/ Hybrid Working
The role of Rents Officer forms part of a wider Rents Team which delivers an effective rent collection and recovery service across the High Peak in accordance with legislation, the Council’s policies and procedures, and performance targets. The role involves managing the rent collection of current and former tenancies, within a geographical patch of properties,
The successful candidate will have a housing background and previous rent recovery experience ideally within a local authority setting. They will be able to prioritise own workload, identify and escalate cases for action, and proactively negotiate repayment plans with tenants in arrears. They will handle rent account queries, carry out office interviews and home visits to tenanted properties to chase payment and prevent arrears, serve Notice Seeking Possessions, represent the Alliance at court hearings, and carry out evictions. They will ensure customers receive appropriate advice and guidance regarding benefits and welfare entitlements to maximise their potential income, making appropriate referrals where identified.
For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact: Rachel Newsam, Rents Team Leader at email: rachel.newsam@highpeak.gov.uk
To find out more about this position and to apply please visit: Rents Officer - High Peak Borough Council
Closing date: Midday, Monday 16th February 2026
Interviews to be held 24th or 25th February 2026
SALARY - £30,024 - £32,061 per annum
Essential car user
Temporary 12 month Contract
Hours 37 hours per week
Work Location: Buxton/ Leek/ Hybrid Working
The role of Rents Officer forms part of a wider Rents Team which delivers an effective rent collection and recovery service across the High Peak in accordance with legislation, the Council’s policies and procedures, and performance targets. The role involves managing the rent collection of current and former tenancies, within a geographical patch of properties,
The successful candidate will have a housing background and previous rent recovery experience ideally within a local authority setting. They will be able to prioritise own workload, identify and escalate cases for action, and proactively negotiate repayment plans with tenants in arrears. They will handle rent account queries, carry out office interviews and home visits to tenanted properties to chase payment and prevent arrears, serve Notice Seeking Possessions, represent the Alliance at court hearings, and carry out evictions. They will ensure customers receive appropriate advice and guidance regarding benefits and welfare entitlements to maximise their potential income, making appropriate referrals where identified.
For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact: Rachel Newsam, Rents Team Leader at email: rachel.newsam@highpeak.gov.uk
To find out more about this position and to apply please visit: Rents Officer - High Peak Borough Council
Closing date: Midday, Monday 16th February 2026
Interviews to be held 24th or 25th February 2026
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