Senior Housing Options Officer

Job Title: Senior Housing Options Officer 

Permanent 

Full Time - 37 hours per week 

Grade PO1-4: £37,035 - £39,513 per annum

Closing Date for accepting applications: 9th February 2025 

(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance) 

 

The Council is seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Senior Housing Options Officer. You will be responsible for the operational management and delivery of our Housing Options and Homelessness service.   Experience of managing a team and working in the field of homelessness would be essential.  A driving licence and use of car essential. 

You will also need to demonstrate the following: 

 

• Leadership and line management experience 

• Leadership competencies, ability to lead and motivate and develop a team 

• A working knowledge of landlord and tenant law, housing legislation and benefit regulations 

• Willingness and flexibility to work outside normal hours when necessary 

• A customer focus 

• Comprehensive knowledge of housing & homelessness policy, procedures and legislation. 

 

For further information and an application form please contact Human Resources, Email human.resources@rochford.gov.uk or visit www.rochford.gov.uk to apply online. 

For an informal discussion please contact Marie Gentgall on 01277 312500 

Rochford Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.