Housing Accommodation Officer

  • Spencer Clarke Group
  • Hawkinge, Kent
  • May 05, 2026
Contractor Real Estate

Job Description

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Housing Accommodation Officer for a Local Authority Client in Folkestone.

In this role, you will carry out day-to-day checks and tasks in temporary accommodation, helping to make sure properties are safe, ready for use, and supported effectively for residents.

Duties:

  • Carry out checks, inspections and inventories in temporary accommodation
  • Help prepare council-owned properties to a lettable standard
  • Support move-ins, move-outs and respond to day-to-day issues in TA
  • Liaise with providers and the housing team to ensure accommodation is arranged and maintained promptly

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:

  • Experience working in housing, homelessness services, or property management
  • Understanding of temporary accommodation or similar residential settings
  • Experience carrying out property checks, inspections, or basic compliance tasks
  • Confident using IT systems and recording information accurately

What's on offer:

Salary: 17.42ph

may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience

Contract type: 3 months minimum

Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 22.5 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 (phone number removed).

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