Housing Options Officer
BBBH51249_1770378761
Posted: 06/02/2026
- Up to £19 per hour + may be negotiable depending on experience
- Berkshire
- Contract
Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Housing Options Officer for a Local Authority Client in Berkshire.
In this role you will provide housing advice, prevent homelessness, and support the delivery of affordable housing outcomes by working with residents, partners, and legal teams.
Duties:
- Provide housing advice and assess homelessness applications to prevent and relieve homelessness
- Manage a caseload and make decisions on temporary accommodation placements
- Investigate landlord and tenant disputes, including illegal eviction and harassment cases
- Support affordable housing delivery through S106 agreements, working with legal and internal teams
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:
- Experience working in Housing Options, Housing Needs, or Local Authority Lettings environments
- Handling complex and sensitive cases, including vulnerable or stressed customers
- Knowledge of housing law, homelessness legislation, and government policy
- Working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and legal professionals
What's on offer:
Salary: £19ph
*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*
Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension
Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
How to apply:
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
- For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200.
INDSCGTK
Taylor Kirkham
Senior Consultant