Neighbourhood Officer
| Company: | Torus Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,064 (pending pay award) |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Saint Helens, WA9 1LD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Do you have experience delivering housing management services, building strong relationships with residents and communities, and
resolving tenancy-related issues?
We're looking for a Neighbourhood Housing Officer to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality tenancy and
estate management services across our neighbourhoods in St Helens.
What you'll be doing:
* Deliver a comprehensive tenancy and estate management service across a designated portfolio of properties.
* Act as the first point of contact for tenants and residents, providing advice and guidance on tenancy and neighbourhood
matters.
* Manage tenancy-related issues including abandoned properties, assignments, relationship breakdowns, unauthorised occupation,
tenancy fraud and access issues.
* Carry out tenancy audits, new tenancy visits, starter tenancy reviews, exchange inspections, accompanied viewings and attend
evictions where required.
* Manage a caseload of anti-social behaviour, hate crime and tenancy breach cases, taking appropriate and proportionate action.
* Investigate breaches of tenancy conditions and prepare and serve notices where necessary.
* Undertake needs assessments for residents at risk of tenancy failure and provide interventions or referrals to appropriate
support services.
* Promote tenancy sustainment by helping residents maintain successful tenancies and access relevant support services.
* Conduct estate inspections and proactively identify issues that impact neighbourhood quality, customer satisfaction and demand.
* Work collaboratively with Income, Assets, Development, Tenant Involvement, Support and Safer Estates teams to achieve positive
outcomes.
* Build strong partnerships with local authorities, elected members, support agencies and other stakeholders.
* Maintain accurate records, case notes and reports in line with company procedures and data protection requirements.
* Promote safeguarding and ensure any concerns relating to vulnerable adults or children are reported in line with company and
local authority policies.
What we're looking for:
* Experience of managing housing stock or delivering housing-related services to customers.
* Knowledge of housing legislation and tenancy management practices.
* Experience managing anti-social behaviour and tenancy breach cases.
* Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with tenants, colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
* Experience producing accurate records, reports and case management documentation.
* Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and effectively manage a varied caseload.
* Understanding of tenancy sustainment principles and supporting vulnerable customers.
* Competent using ICT systems and digital communication platforms.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
Interview Process:
Candidates will be invited to attend an interview, which will include a competency-based discussion exploring housing management
experience, tenancy sustainment, anti-social behaviour case management, safeguarding awareness and customer-focused behaviours.
Interviews are expected to take place at our St Helens Office on Thursday 13th July 2026.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
* Right to work verification
* Qualification certificate check (where applicable)
* Two completed references
* Occupational Health questionnaire – Fit for Work
* Enhanced DBS check may be required
* Completion of all new starter documentation including signed terms and conditions
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
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