Housing Options Officer
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,537 to £33,699 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | NG34 7EF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | North Kesteven District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Housing Options Officer
2 x Full Time (37 hours) - Permanent
Grade B2 - £31,537 - £33,699 per annum
with Essential Car User Allowance
North Kesteven District Council are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Housing Options Team. This post puts you at the heart of a fast paced department which is critical in the delivery of the Council’s services relating to housing options and the Council’s statutory homelessness duties.
Job Requirements:
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
• Minimum 4 GSCEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Experience of housing or providing advice and support in a similar customer based setting desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
Key Responsibilities:
• Delivering housing advice & support to the public on a wide range of topics to prevent and resolve homelessness
• Provision of the Council’s Statutory Homelessness duties
• Allocation of both social housing and accommodation from other registered providers
Key Attributes:
• Committed team player
• Motivated, empathetic & resilient
• Excellent and effective communication skills
• A desire to help people and make a difference
• Competent across all aspects of customer services
• A highly organised, dynamic, confident and conscientious person
You will be required to apply a high level of customer service when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of the housing options department at an operational level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes to make a difference, this could be the role for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call Julia Miller on 01529 414155.
To complete an application form and further details, please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 15 March 2026
The interview date will be 27 March 2026
2 x Full Time (37 hours) - Permanent
Grade B2 - £31,537 - £33,699 per annum
with Essential Car User Allowance
North Kesteven District Council are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Housing Options Team. This post puts you at the heart of a fast paced department which is critical in the delivery of the Council’s services relating to housing options and the Council’s statutory homelessness duties.
Job Requirements:
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
• Minimum 4 GSCEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Experience of housing or providing advice and support in a similar customer based setting desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
Key Responsibilities:
• Delivering housing advice & support to the public on a wide range of topics to prevent and resolve homelessness
• Provision of the Council’s Statutory Homelessness duties
• Allocation of both social housing and accommodation from other registered providers
Key Attributes:
• Committed team player
• Motivated, empathetic & resilient
• Excellent and effective communication skills
• A desire to help people and make a difference
• Competent across all aspects of customer services
• A highly organised, dynamic, confident and conscientious person
You will be required to apply a high level of customer service when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of the housing options department at an operational level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes to make a difference, this could be the role for you.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call Julia Miller on 01529 414155.
To complete an application form and further details, please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk
The closing date for all applications is 15 March 2026
The interview date will be 27 March 2026
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