Specialist Advisor Private Rented Sector

3 days ago


Eastbourne, United Kingdom Eastbourne Borough and Lewes Council Full time

**Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils**

**Service Delivery - Homes First, Housing Needs**

**Base: Lewes and Eastbourne**

**Title: Specialist Advisor, Private Rented Sector, Housing Needs**

**Grade: D/E**

**Salary: £26,348 - £34,723 a year depending on experience**

**Hours: up to 37 hours a week**

**Permanent**

Homelessness is high on the national agenda, and we are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Housing Needs Team as a Specialist Advisor.

As a Specialist Advisor Private Rented Officer within our Housing Needs Team, you will be a technical expert providing specialist advice on landlord tenant law. You will be responsible for coordinating our Landlord Rewards scheme, working with landlords to maximise access to assure shorthold tenancies through creative use of rent incentive payments, building working relationships with landlords and estate agents, supporting with property management, sign ups, tenancy sustainment and temporary accommodation placements, helping caseworkers to resolve cases of varying complexity, providing specialist advice and support and engaging with a range of different stakeholders, including MPs, Councillors and senior colleagues.

Housing Needs has enhanced its commitment to personal development. You will be able to access several different training opportunities, including up to 19 days of training through the London Training Academy and Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils mentoring programme.

To be successful you will be a good communicator and able to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will also need an eye for detail, have good investigation, critical thinking and decision-making skills and be able to adapt and manage a high fluctuating workload.

Knowledge and experience in Housing Needs and Homelessness is desirable, as a working knowledge of the relevant Acts would be beneficial to the role.

**Working for Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council**

Because we work across two councils our area is unique in its mix of environments, including the larger urban area of Eastbourne, the historic county town of Lewes, small towns, and villages in and around the National Park and a large area of coastal strip. The work is varied and challenging.

As an employee of Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough councils, you will have access to several benefits. This includes:

- Transport discounts, including a 15% discount on some Southern Rail Journeys and a 10% discount at Halfords on bikes, cycling accessories, servicing, and parts
- Minimum annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 29 days after completing five years’ service
- A flexible working environment, allowing you to work remotely and flexibly - helping you achieve a better work/life balance
- Discounted use of gyms and sports centres

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £26,348.00-£34,723.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eastbourne



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