Job Details Grade: 6A Hourly Rate: £15.99 - £17.30 Salary: £29198.33 - £31589.07 per annum Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/03/2027 Role Purpose We’re looking for a Housing Management Officer to join our supportive team managing temporary homeless accommodation across the Scottish Borders. You’ll manage tenancies, support tenants with rents, and tackle estate issues—all while building your expertise and developing your skills. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact. Make a real difference in local communities Enjoy a supportive team and positive culture Access training and clear career progression A role that’s varied, rewarding, and impactful What we’re looking for: Customer-focused and proactive, Strong housing knowledge and problem-solving skills, Great communicator, and team player If you’re passionate about housing and want a role that grows with you, apply today and start your journey with us! Essential Applicants must be educated to HNC or must have 3 years relevant work experience Applicants must be educated to higher standards in English and possess reasonable numerical skills A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Marlene Paterson by telephone on 01896 661385 - 01896 661389 or by email at mpaterson@scotborders.gov.uk Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.