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Post No. POSN003483 - Housing Support Officer



Housing Support Officer (Full Time - 37 hours)

Permanent



This role sites within the Housing Strategy and Enabling Team. The team have responsibility for assessing housing need in Newport and for leading work programmes and initiatives to increase the provision of affordable housing within the city.



We are seeking enthusiastic and capable candidates, passionate about making a difference for our communities. We are looking for someone with the right skills, to provide a range of administrative functions, including minute taking and arranging meetings, to support the team, project delivery and the wider service. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with good IT and digital skills.



The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, capable of working effectively as both part of a team and independently, using their own initiative. Attention to detail is key, along with excellent IT and communication skills and the ability to prioritise workload.



Job purpose

Under the supervision of the Housing Strategy & Enabling Manager to assist in dealing with appropriate aspects of strategic housing functions and other relevant housing delivery administrative and technical support matters.
For further information please contact Sarah Spicer at Sarah.spicer@newport.gov.uk.

Closing date: Monday 17 Nov 2025



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd - Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd