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Temporary Accommodation Officer

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Buckinghamshire Council

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United Kingdom , Buckinghamshire County Wide

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Salary:

35089.00 - 36502.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We are looking for two talented and enthusiastic people to join our busy and forward-thinking Housing Options and Supply team in this exciting Temporary Accommodation Officer role. The successful applicant will support our households in temporary accommodation seeking ways to maximise move on opportunities into longer term, permanent accommodation. This role is fast paced and front facing, and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their customer commitment and ability to manage and build stakeholder and client relationships effectively to deliver the aims of the role.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support households in temporary accommodation seeking ways to maximise move on opportunities into longer term, permanent accommodation
  • Manage and build stakeholder and client relationships
  • Responsible for all processes and matters associated with clients housed in Temporary Accommodation under the councils statutory homelessness duties
  • Management of void units working closely with our in house Temporary Accommodation teams and external providers
  • Work closely with clients, benefits teams and providers to protect the council financially
  • Ensure that placements are appropriate, including undertaking of affordability and suitability assessments
  • Formulating move on plans for all clients owed the Main Housing Duty

Requirements:

  • Experience developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
  • Experience working within a partnership environment
  • Fantastic communication skills
  • Self-starter with a can-do approach
  • Significant experience of working in and or managing an autonomous business area
  • Background of working with complex and vulnerable clients
  • Proactive and a confident communicator
  • Experience of leading in their business area and developing new ideas and solutions to complex problems
  • Driving Licence and access to a car with own business insurance
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Good eye for detail
  • Collaborative approach

Nice to have:

Experience working within a partnership environment

What we offer:
  • Fair and inclusive culture
  • Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
  • Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career
  • Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
  • Flexible and agile working arrangements
  • Discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Opportunity to gain membership to Costco
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Travel discounts with Arriva

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Expiration:
February 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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