Housing Officer

Basildon, Essex, GB, SS14 3EZ

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Housing Officer

Basildon based with a balance of home and office working

£35,947 per year

37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9.00 to 17.30

Temporary position for up to 12 months

We have an opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our team of 8 Housing Officers, based in Basildon. As a Housing Officer, you will be responsible for the management of a patch of social housing properties and tenancies in the Basildon area.

The role of Housing Officer will include:

Delivering high quality housing management services meeting the needs and expectations of current and future residents and the wider community

Providing an effective tenancy and resident customer service which is in line with policies and procedures

Managing tenant expectations regarding repairs and escalating any property maintenance issues affecting tenant welfare via appropriate channels

Dealing with complaints about service delivery focusing on first contact resolution and learn from this to help to develop an excellent customer service

Working with colleagues in other service areas to help the organisation meet its compliance obligations (fire safety, water hygiene, gas safety and data protection)

Delivering general advice on all aspects of tenancy to enable sustainability

Working with a range of external agencies to resolve a range of issues affecting tenant welfare including; domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding

Skills and experiences:

Literacy and numeracy equivalent to passes in GCSE English and Maths

NVQ3 in relevant area

Proven experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing solutions

Proven experience of delivering high quality tenancy services

Proven experience of good practice resident involvement activities

Good negotiation and presentation skills

Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential

Why work for us?

We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)

A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee recognition scheme

Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

Role salary is £35,947 per annum

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Closing Date: 17 September 2026