Ashfield District Council
Kirkby-in-ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Ashfield Council have an exciting opportunity for a Lettings Officer to join the team based in Kirkby-In-Ashfield . You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £16,030 - £17,217 per annum (pay award pending). We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Lettings Team. You will be part of a small team who are dedicated to maintaining the Council s Housing Register and letting empty council homes. Your focus will be on letting council homes efficiently, to households in urgent housing need. Hand in hand with a need to meet challenging performance targets is a requirement to have excellent customer service skills, to ensure new tenants receive the advice and support they need to settle successfully into their new home. To succeed, you must be organised and capable of managing a busy and varied workload. You must have excellent record keeping and IT skills. This is a challenging but rewarding role that gives you an opportunity to work with a great team and positively impact the local community. Closing date: 30th April 2026 Interviews: 7th and 8th May 2026 If you feel you have the necessary skills and abilities to join the team as our Lettings Officer, click " apply" we d be delighted to receive your application. Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority. Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Ashfield Council have an exciting opportunity for a Lettings Officer to join the team based in Kirkby-In-Ashfield . You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £16,030 - £17,217 per annum (pay award pending). We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Lettings Team. You will be part of a small team who are dedicated to maintaining the Council s Housing Register and letting empty council homes. Your focus will be on letting council homes efficiently, to households in urgent housing need. Hand in hand with a need to meet challenging performance targets is a requirement to have excellent customer service skills, to ensure new tenants receive the advice and support they need to settle successfully into their new home. To succeed, you must be organised and capable of managing a busy and varied workload. You must have excellent record keeping and IT skills. This is a challenging but rewarding role that gives you an opportunity to work with a great team and positively impact the local community. Closing date: 30th April 2026 Interviews: 7th and 8th May 2026 If you feel you have the necessary skills and abilities to join the team as our Lettings Officer, click " apply" we d be delighted to receive your application. Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority. Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.
Ashfield District Council
Kirkby-in-ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Ashfield Council have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lettings Officer to join the team based in Kirkby-In-Ashfield . You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,412 - £38,220 per annum (pay award pending). We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join us in a new post of Senior Lettings Officer. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all vacant Council homes are let efficiently, in accordance the Lettings Policy and relevant legislation and guidance. You will provide oversight and supervision to a small team of Lettings Officers, ensuring the team provide a high-quality customer service. You will take an active role in advising officers on complex and high-profile cases, supporting them to deal with issues that are a barrier or obstacle to performance. You will have experience of lettings, ideally in a social housing environment and a knowledge of wider housing and tenancy management would be advantageous. Most importantly, you must be enthusiastic and driven to succeed. The role is a challenging one but is a great opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of families in housing need and make a positive impact on the local community. Closing date: 30th April 2026 Interviews: 7th / 8th April 2026 If you feel you have the necessary skills and abilities to join the team as our Senior Lettings Officer, click " apply" we d be delighted to receive your application. Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority. Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
Ashfield Council have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lettings Officer to join the team based in Kirkby-In-Ashfield . You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,412 - £38,220 per annum (pay award pending). We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join us in a new post of Senior Lettings Officer. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all vacant Council homes are let efficiently, in accordance the Lettings Policy and relevant legislation and guidance. You will provide oversight and supervision to a small team of Lettings Officers, ensuring the team provide a high-quality customer service. You will take an active role in advising officers on complex and high-profile cases, supporting them to deal with issues that are a barrier or obstacle to performance. You will have experience of lettings, ideally in a social housing environment and a knowledge of wider housing and tenancy management would be advantageous. Most importantly, you must be enthusiastic and driven to succeed. The role is a challenging one but is a great opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of families in housing need and make a positive impact on the local community. Closing date: 30th April 2026 Interviews: 7th / 8th April 2026 If you feel you have the necessary skills and abilities to join the team as our Senior Lettings Officer, click " apply" we d be delighted to receive your application. Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority. Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.
