East Hampshire District Council • Petersfield GU32 3LJ
About this role
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Housing Solutions Officer
Full time (37 hours per week) or possible Job Share – we will consider job share applications for those with relevant experience
Fixed term contract until 31st March 2029
Grade 5 - £34,882 - £37,842 per annum FTE (based on 37 hours - pay award pending)
Petersfield / Hybrid remote working
As a Housing Solutions Officer, you will be responsible for providing a professional, customer orientated service to individuals
who may be homeless or threatened with homelessness. You will work with colleagues to provide advice on the housing options
available and ensuring the authorities compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act.
This is varied role and beyond homelessness you will also have an opportunity to carry out allocations and give advice regarding
Hampshire Home Choice.
The right candidate will enjoy teamwork and enthusiastically embrace our proactive housing options approach, which focuses on
preventing homelessness and finding real solutions for people in housing difficulties. You will be a self-starter who is able to
work on your own initiative and organise your own workload with a positive and flexible attitude.
We are seeking a motivated and innovative person, with good attention to detail, who can work proactively with customers and
partners to find creative housing solutions.
You will have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to produce accurate and concise information. We are
looking for someone who is flexible and resilient, a supportive team player who is able to remain calm and to work effectively
under pressure.
You may be an experienced housing professional or have experience in other public sector services.
In return you will be valued, supported, and provided with an environment where you can foster ideas to develop the service and
put the customer at the heart of what you do.
Please refer to the Role Profile for full details.
For an informal chat about the post, please contact Kate Duthie, Interim Senior Housing Solutions Officer on 01730 234394 or email
kate.duthie@easthants.gov.uk
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working options,
training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
and more.
You can find out more about the council, our values and the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff at our website:
https://www.easthants.gov.uk/jobs-council [https://www.easthants.gov.uk/jobs-council]
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5th June 2026 with interviews to be held on 15th June 2026.
East Hampshire District Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications
from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on
merit.
The Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans is a commitment that the Council has made to support the Armed Forces Community
Covenant – you can find more on this scheme and eligibility here.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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