Vacancy details

Be part of a busy, committed team helping vulnerable residents feel safe, secure and supported in temporary accommodation.

 

We are looking for a Housing Management Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract, full-time basis. Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.

 

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office three days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.

As a Housing Management Assistant you will have excellent customer engagement and communication skills. You will bring relevant knowledge and be able to clearly explain options, supporting customers through a holistic assessment of their needs. You will have experience of working in an office environment and undertake a range of administrative tasks. You will also be able to manage conflicting deadlines, prioritise your workload and use your time and resources effectively.

The Housing Management Team provides a busy, responsive property management service for homeless clients placed in temporary accommodation. Sitting within the Welfare and Housing Service, the team works closely together to achieve the right outcomes and deliver a holistic service to clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You will be involved in varied and meaningful work every day.

 

Key responsibilities...

• Provide proactive support to the accommodation team and housing management officers with daily aspects for customer service and temporary accommodation.
• Work directly with PRS Acquisition and Move-on Officers with the administration around external accommodation provision.
• Supporting households to raise and report issues whilst in temporary accommodation such as repairs or change in circumstances.
• Work with partners, landlord and accommodation providers to obtain property compliance and standards information.
• Work directly within the housing management team responsible for temporary accommodation to provide administrative support with procurement of accommodation at short notice.
• Provide a first point of call service with incoming and outgoing telephone duties.

Our benefits...

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. 
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club. 

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. 

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Disability confident and inclusive recruitment

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be an inclusive employer. This means that if you have made us aware on the application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or you are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date 

Interviews will be held on 20th July.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question? 

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: 

Please contact Michelle Farrell on 01344 351612 or email Michelle.Farrell@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Please note that this particular role does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

No agencies please.