Customer & Neighbourhood Officer Recruitment Day

SettleParadigm will be hosting an Customer & Neighbourhood Officer Recruitment Day on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, from 09:00 to 13:00 at our High Wycombe office. The event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the role, meet the team, take part in practical assessments, and attend an interview on the same day. Apply now to register your interest; if shortlisted, our recruitment team will contact you to confirm your attendance.
Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?
At SettleParadigm, we're proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 27,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we've brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we'd love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we're building a better future.

About The Recruitment Day
We're hosting a dedicated recruitment event for Customer & Neighbourhood Housing Officer roles, allowing you to make a difference across a wide range of communities. These vacancies will be demand-led, covering our entire property portfolio, including the following counties: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and some parts of Greater London.

This is your chance to meet our team, learn more about the role, and take part in practical tasks before interviewing on the same day.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
• Time: 09:00 - 13:00
• Location: High Wycombe (Glory Park office base)
• Working pattern: Hybrid working (2 days in the office/out on patch, 3 days working from home). Some flexibility/extra travel may be required from week to week, depending on the workload.
• Salary: £37,736 + excellent benefits
• Contract type: All roles offered as fixed-term contracts (FTCs)

What To Expect On The Day

• Learn more about the role and our organisation
• Take part in a mixture of practical tasks
• Meet the hiring team and ask questions
• End the day with a face-to-face interview

Many of our colleagues started in temporary roles and have gone on to build successful careers with us. Even if a longer-term role doesn't materialise, this opportunity will provide valuable experience to enhance your employability in housing and related fields.

Must Haves
What We're Looking For

• Passion for customer service and community engagement
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional housing services
• Housing management knowledge and case management experience in a regulated environment
• A full driving licence and a car for business usage, mileage is paid at 45p per mile as per our policy.

For Added Brilliance

• A genuine desire to make a difference in local communities
• Confidence in handling complex situations with empathy and professionalism

Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• Annual salary: £37,736 per annum
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids' cover)
• Life cover and income protection
• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that's just the beginning We're also thrilled to provide:

• 30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support
• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
• Peer-recognition rewards platform
• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Important Information
Due to limited space at our Recruitment Day, only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend. All applicants will be contacted, regardless of the outcome, by 17:00 on Monday, 1st December 2025, at the latest.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form and use the covering statement/letter section to explain why you should be considered for a slot on the day. Applicants who do not answer these questions will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy down early should we fill all of our slots for the day.

Closing Date:
Friday, 28th November.