Graduate Trainee Housing Officer

Start your career in housing, property and social impact

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a meaningful career where you can combine property management with real social purpose?

We are offering a Graduate Trainee Housing Officer opportunity within our Home Turf Lettings service. This is a development role designed to give you hands-on experience in tenancy and property management while supporting people to sustain safe and stable homes.

You will receive structured supervision, formal training, and a clear progression pathway into a Housing Officer role.

About the Role

As a Graduate Trainee Housing Officer, you will:

• Learn to manage a portfolio of tenancies and properties
• Support tenants to successfully sustain their tenancies
• Work with landlords and partner agencies
• Develop knowledge of housing law and tenancy management
• Assist with property inspections and maintenance coordination
• Support rent account monitoring and arrears management
• Promote independence and social inclusion

You will work alongside people who may be experiencing homelessness, substance misuse challenges, or other vulnerabilities. A person-centred, non-judgemental approach is essential.

Who We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for graduates in:

• Housing
• Social Sciences
• Criminology
• Psychology
• Property Management
• Community Development

You’ll be:

• Organised and proactive
• Calm under pressure
• Confident communicating with a wide range of people
• Resilient and solution-focused
• Interested in housing, property, or social inclusion careers
• Willing to travel across the region (full driving licence required)

Previous housing experience is not required — we are looking for potential, motivation, and the right values.

What We Offer

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service to 31 after 5 years)
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Flexible hybrid working (subject to service need)
• Mileage allowance (45p per mile)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme

Next Steps

If you’d like to know more about the role contact Mark Lake (07596 753694) to arrange an informal discussion. Or to apply for a Housing Officer vacancy please follow the instructions below:

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete the application form by Saturday 28 March. Click here to fill in the form.

All applicants are required to submit a statement that is part of the application form that should address the following questions in no more than 500 words.

1. State how you meet the requirements within the Person Specification
2. What do our core values mean to you in relation to this role

We strongly encourage you to complete our Equality & Diversity monitoring form to help us achieve a diverse workforce. The form does not form part of the selection process. Please also tell us where you saw the post advertised.

Interviews will be held on the week following the closing date.