Description
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 26 May 2026 at 11:55 PM.
If you are applying, please read the full advert text and do not submit a CV; these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require additional information to support your application, please upload it under supporting documents.
Location and Working Hours
Location: Lanark Local Office
Hours: 35 hours per week, fixed term for 9 months
Work Pattern: Monday – Thursday 8:45 AM – 4:45 PM, Friday 8:45 AM – 4:15 PM
Salary: £33,468 – £34,399 per year
Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to join the Clydesdale Team within Housing Services. As a Housing Officer you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of housing services to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver housing services, addressing homelessness, allocations, estate management, rent recovery, and anti‑social behaviour.
* Maintain knowledge of current issues and legislation related to homelessness.
* Use excellent IT skills to organise and prioritise workloads effectively.
* Respond and adapt to changing priorities while delivering quality service.
* Communicate effectively and liaise with a variety of agencies.
Qualifications & Experience
Experienced individual with a background in a housing related environment. The ideal candidate should understand current issues and legislation pertaining to homelessness, allocations, estate management, rent recovery, and anti‑social behaviour.
Excellent IT skills and the ability to organise and prioritise workload in an effective manner.
Strong communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with a variety of agencies.
Application Requirements
* Provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework: ‘Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others, and Performing’.
* Upload any additional information (not a CV) under supporting documents.
Additional Notes
Internal applicants must apply via the Opportunity Marketplace.
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, the applicant may be automatically withdrawn from the position.
Canvassing of elected members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council disqualifies the applicant.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Level 1 disclosure check before a formal offer is made.
Overseas criminal records checks are required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived/ worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups such as those with a disability, those from a care‑experienced background, members of black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, military service background, and new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a proud holder of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, we guarantee an interview to service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists who meet the essential criteria.
Benefits
* Enrolment in a award‑winning local government pension scheme.
* Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension pot.
* Up to 33 days annual leave.
* Up to 10 days public holiday entitlement.
* Occupational sick pay.
* Family‑friendly policies—flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
* Employee discounts, including cinema discounts.
* Other benefits, e.g., Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program.
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