Temporary Accommodation Officer

Job Reference: royalgreenwich/TP/1622/817

Type of Role: Fixed-term (12 months)

Main Location: Woolwich Centre

Closing Date: 31/05/2026

Job Category: Housing services

Region / Division: The Woolwich Centre

Directorate: Housing and Safer Communities

Job Introduction

Temporary Accommodation Officer (Pay Grade SO2) - 3 x full time 12 month fixed term post. Part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich's Temporary Accommodation Team.

Responsibilities

• Collect rent and manage tenancy accounts.
• Conduct housing management duties and property inspections.
• Sign up new tenants for tenancy agreements.
• Identify and provide support for vulnerable tenants.
• Maintain effective relationships with other teams, agencies, landlords, and colleagues.
• Work flexibly and provide excellent customer care in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Housing Officer or equivalent.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, tenancy and property standards.

Salary

Standard working week of 35 hours. Salary calculator available to calculate pro rata salary.

Diversity Statement

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and encourages applications from all sections of the community.