Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months (with the possibility of extension beyond this)
Working Hours: Full and Part time available
Salary: Starting Salary is £31,586 rising to £34,314 per annum ‘pro rata for part-time’
Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council .
About the Role
You may be aware that in November 2023, Nottingham City Council’s Chief Finance Officer issued a report under Section 114(3) of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 because, in his professional opinion, the council wasn’t able to deliver a balanced budget which is a legal requirement. This does not mean, however, that the council is bankrupt or insolvent.
The financial implications of the Section 114 report have been balanced against the council’s statutory duties, particularly in relation to safeguarding and homelessness, and the funding of this permanent post has been approved by the council’s Spend Control Board.
At Nottingham City Council, we are committed to ensuring that our community has access to safe and sustainable housing options. We are seeking dedicated and proactive individuals to fill the role of Social Lettings Officers and contribute to our mission.
In this role, you will focus on improving access to private sector housing options and preventing homelessness through early intervention and support. You will be at the forefront of efforts to improve access to safe and sustainable housing for our community.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on housing accessibility and homelessness prevention, we invite you to be a part of our team. Come and join us in creating a community where safe and sustainable housing is a reality where safe and sustainable housing is a reality for all.
Key priorities for the post holder will include;
1. Good operational working knowledge of housing legislation in both the public and private sector
2. Ability to visit and assess property for design, space, and location for suitability
3. The ability to visit and inspect properties to identify issues relating to hazards, safety standards and disrepair; making recommendations of remedial action to be taken
4. Commitment to providing a high quality customer focussed service
When applying, candidates should provide a written statement along with their CV outlining their key skills and experiences in the priorities outlined above.
- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
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At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the for applicants page.
For informal enquiries please contact Claire Mapletoft, by email at
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