Housing Officer Location: Rugby Rate: £21 Duration: Temporary, 3 months with potential for extension Rugby Borough Council is seeking a temporary Housing Officer to join its Housing Advice and Benefits, Housing Services, Assets, and Communities & Projects Teams. The role will focus on supporting the launch and ongoing management of a new housing development at Navigation Way, comprising sixty flats and forty houses. Key Responsibilities: Assist with the implementation of the Local Lettings Plan, supporting a balanced and sustainable community. Work with the Allocations Team to review candidate data, supporting the allocation of properties subject to Housing Services' review and approval. Complete site visits and review tenancies for those offered new tenancies, assessing suitability and supporting moves as required. Support the Housing Services Team in collating sign‑up information, including details about key property features (e.g., solar panels, air source heat pumps). Ensure relevant teams have added new properties to existing contracts (e.g., cleaning, fire detection, grounds maintenance), including defect liability information. Maintain oversight of new properties created and entered into the Cx Housing Management and Allocations System, verifying data accuracy. Liaise with the Property Repairs Service and Asset Team to ensure new properties are correctly set up within Total Mobile and Technology Forge. Communicate defect liability and out‑of‑hours call‑out information to the Control Centre and Astraline. Participate in site visits before and after handover to identify and resolve issues promptly. Support sign‑ups and new tenants with moving in, including tenancy support and the setup of utility accounts. Work with the Communities and Projects Team and external agencies to organise welcome events and foster tenant engagement. Assist in the preparation of positive messaging about the new scheme for Councillors and the public, working closely with internal Communications teams. About You: Strong organisational and communication skills. Experience in housing or a related field. Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and work collaboratively across teams. Commitment to providing an excellent service to both colleagues and tenants.