Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Accommodation Assistant

LOCATION:

Spalding

SALARY:

24,404 - 25,183 per annum

A great opportunity has become available to support South Holland District Councils Housing team to make a difference.

You will 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 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 hybrid but would also be required as and when necessary to work from the Councils offices as well as travel to appointments within South Holland. The ability to travel across the district for home visits, office attendance etc is therefore essential.

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
Excellent career progression and training opportunities Long Service Recognition

*Certain restrictions may apply

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 24,404.00-25,183.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Store discount Transport links Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Spalding Wygate PE11 2XH

Application deadline: 12/08/2025