Housing Officer

Bedford, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Permanent Full time (37 hours per week)





We are seeking a proactive and experienced individual with a strong background in housing management to deliver high-quality tenancy and neighbourhood services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on making a difference in communities, with a particular focus on managing anti-social behaviour, tackling rent arrears, and supporting tenancy sustainment.


This is a home-based role with regular customer visits and occasional attendance at our Head Office in Bedford Heights for team collaboration and meetings.

What you will be doing:



Taking ownership of rent collection and arrears management, supporting tenants to sustain their tenancies and reduce debt. Managing ASB cases effectively and sensitively, ensuring swift resolution and safeguarding awareness. Collaborating with Complex Case Housing Officers to deliver a consistent and customer-focused service. Conducting regular estate inspections, monitoring estate services, and completing fire safety checks. Working closely with internal teams and external partners to provide a joined-up, holistic service to residents. Ensuring tenancies are managed in line with household circumstances, including referrals and signposting for additional support.

We'd love to meet someone with:



Previous experience in housing or tenancy management, ideally within a social housing setting. A strong understanding of ASB legislation and best practice in case handling. Proven ability to manage rent arrears and support financial wellbeing. Excellent customer service skills with a resident-first approach. Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing skills. Effective communication, time management, and organisational abilities. Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Amongst what we offer you is:



A competitive salary of 33,500 including car allowance 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays A generous contributory pension scheme Private health care Free life assurance Access to a wide range of wellbeing services and tools, including a digital gym Opportunities for learning and development Discounted gym membership Retail discount scheme


Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS application.


We reserve the right to close this recruitment early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early submission is encouraged.



INDMED


bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.


We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership.


We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.


All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.


We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3544682
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bedford, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned