Housing Assistant

Job description

Ashfield District Council have a great opportunity for a Housing Assistant to join our team based in Kirkby in Ashfield. You will join us on a full time, 12-month fixed-term contract and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,274 - £29,071 per annum.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to join our Lettings Team as a Housing Assistant.

The successful candidate will undertake a range of admin duties in support of our Lettings and Tenancy Teams, a focus being the assessment of applications from residents seeking council housing.

In addition to a range of back-office tasks the post-holder will be a first point of contact for customers seeking assistance with their housing needs. The role is crucial in ensuring the customer has a positive experience and in the delivery of a consistent, high-quality service.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be competent in the use of a range of IT packages. 

Closing date:  3 November 2026
Interviews:  10 November 2026

Why not click ‘apply’ today? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop your career as our Housing Assistant.

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Ashfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.

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