Tenancy Audit Officer

We have an exciting opportunity in temporary accommodation for a Tenancy Audit Officer.

To provide a high quality Tenancy Audit service, verifying authorised occupants of Council property and highlighting the illegal occupation of Havering Council's social housing stock.

Ensuring properties are maintained and they have no care or neglect issues.

Recording and detailing unapproved works or adaptations to properties.

Reviewing tenants personal circumstances and update information that might influence housing application register.

Identifying tenancy fraud, non-authorised sub lettings or occupiers.

Review identity of tenant and occupants and update Open Housing records.

To complete reports and to obtain photographic evidence of residents to verify authorised occupation.

Report any safeguarding issues in accordance with the safeguarding policy.

Carry out any necessary referrals to supporting agencies to support the tenant sustain their tenancy.

Provide tenancy audit data as required.

To provide witness statements and evidence to remedy illegal occupation.

Develop strong links with other council departments to provide solutions such as; access for annual gas servicing, tenancy fraud investigations, identifying safeguarding, and vulnerability risks to enable the Council to maintain properties and protect residents.

Where relevant take action in line with the Tenancy Terms & Conditions to combat illegal occupation and tenancy fraud.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 03/02/2026; however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

Please view Job Profile here.

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