Housing Liaison Officer

Posted 08 January 2026
Salary 23.58
LocationHaringey N8 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
ReferenceRQ1671068

Job description

5 Months Contract with a Local Authority
36 hrs / week 
£23.58 / hr
Bi - weekly pay (every 2 weeks)

Summary

This role involves delivering a high-quality, consistent, and flexible service to tenants, ensuring value for money and comprehensive support. The position requires managing tenancy-related duties, being a visible presence on estates, and maintaining high resident satisfaction. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, managing anti-social behaviour, and supporting tenancy sustainment. The role is crucial in ensuring tenants are well cared for, neighbourhoods remain clean and safe, and resident satisfaction is prioritised.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in emergency response coordination and provide resident support.
  • Manage low-level anti-social behaviour incidents and liaise with relevant authorities.
  • Support the management and re-letting of void properties, ensuring new tenants understand their responsibilities.
  • Provide general housing advice and support new tenants in settling into their homes.
  • Ensure robust tenancy sustainment and collaborate with partners for successful outcomes.
  • Conduct tenancy checks and serve necessary notices.
  • Undertake tenant visits to address specific issues and coordinate with agencies for resolution.
  • Regularly visit vulnerable residents and coordinate with agencies to address their needs.
  • Respond to correspondence, complaints, and inquiries from various audiences.
  • Maintain proper file systems and ensure documents are accessible.
  • Understand tenancy law and the rights and responsibilities of social housing landlords.
  • Attend resident association meetings and develop partnerships with relevant bodies.
  • Engage effectively with members, residents, and external partners to maximize benefits.
  • Represent the service positively and deliver customer-focused services.
  • Meet performance targets and use performance information for learning.
  • Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Data Protection, and other statutory requirements.
  • Promote and implement the Council’s Equal Opportunities policies.
  • Utilize IT effectively.
  • Undertake temporary responsibilities aligned with the role's purpose and grade.


Requirements


  • High standard of literacy and numeracy (Essential)
  • Housing qualification and evidence of continued professional development (Desirable)
  • Commitment to personal learning and development (Essential)
  • Experience working with the general public, preferably in service delivery (Essential)
  • Experience in a diverse community (Essential)
  • Effective communication with diverse backgrounds (Essential)
  • Awareness of safeguarding issues (Desirable)
  • Experience in a housing organization or similar environment (Desirable)
  • Knowledge of social housing and housing management (Essential)
  • Ability to organize and prioritise workload effectively (Essential)
  • Proficient in using IT systems, including MS Office (Essential)
  • Teamwork and project completion skills (Essential)
  • Initiative and ability to work under pressure (Essential)
  • Strong organizational skills (Essential)
  • Ability to write clear and concise reports (Essential)
  • Data collection and presentation skills (Essential)
  • Customer care and service delivery commitment (Essential)
  • Numerical calculation and data presentation skills (Essential)
  • Accountability and positive attitude towards responsibilities (Essential)
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions (Essential)
  • Flexibility to achieve team objectives (Essential)
  • Identification of development needs and service improvement (Essential)
  • Contribution to team performance and meeting targets (Essential)
  • Adherence to organizational communication standards (Essential)
  • Adaptability to change and new technology (Essential)
  • Commitment to equalities in employment and service provision (Essential)