Housing officers

£30,764

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

33 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.68%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Housing officers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 3234

Housing officers assess and address housing needs of particular localities and individuals and oversee the day-to-day management of rented properties belonging to local authorities or housing associations.

Common tasks include:

Oversees the day-to-day running of rented properties including arranging for the signing of leases, rent collection and maintenance work;
interviews prospective tenants and allocates properties to waiting list applicants;
carries out regular inspections of properties to assess and ensure they are in a good state of repair;
ensures that special needs accommodation is suited to the needs of particular groups such as the elderly and disabled, and that statutory requirements for providing accommodation are met;
refers tenants to appropriate sources of benefits and welfare;
deals with payment of rents and arrears, arranges for legal action where necessary;
supports tenants’ groups;
works closely with other agencies such as social services departments and welfare rights groups.

Qualifications

Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant work experience. NVQs/SVQs in Housing are available at Levels 2, 3 and 4. Professional qualifications are available and may be required for some posts.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Housing officers

Regional employment: Housing officers

Future employment: Housing officers

Top 12 industries: Housing officers

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Equality focus: Housing officers

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