Contract and Partnership Officer

Posted 06 February 2026
Salary 27.15
LocationCroydon CR0 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Community & Social
ReferenceOR22621

Job description

3-4 month contract role with a local authority

Summary
  • This is a 3-4 month contract role with a local authority, focused on delivering high-quality, customer-focused housing management services across supported housing schemes and community-based homes. The position is crucial in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and tenancy sustainment of vulnerable residents while maintaining strong relationships with Managing Agents, partners, and support providers.

Responsibilities
  • Provide intensive housing management services for residents with identified support needs.
  • Deliver services aligned with organisational HEART values, legislation, policies, and best practices.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for Managing Agents, partners, and residents.
  • Manage the full void process, including:
    • Pre-void inspections
    • Referrals and applicant suitability assessments
    • Risk assessments, affordability checks, tenancy fraud checks
    • Viewings, sign-ups, CORE completion, and system updates
Essential Experience Required
  • Demonstrable experience in supported housing or a housing-related support environment.
  • Proven background in a customer-facing role where service quality and satisfaction were priorities.
  • Experience managing partnerships with external agencies or Managing Agents.
Essential Qualifications Required
  • Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent).
  • Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (essential).
  • Ability to travel regularly across London, Kent, Hampshire, and Sussex as required.
  • Basic DBS check required.
Additional Information
  • Working hours: 35 hours per week
  • Enhanced DBS required.
  • Mosaic East, 4th Floor, 17 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6SR, United Kingdom
  • Bi-weekly payments
  • The role closes on 13th Feb 2026, apply ASAP.