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About the Role:

Here at, Maidstone Borough Council we are expanding our Housing Management service who oversee all our accommodation stock across the district including supporting the provision of temporary accommodation for homeless households.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accommodation Officer to join our busy Accommodation Team, on a full-time basis working 37 hours per week, with the scope for agile working under the Council’s new agile working arrangements, dependant on the needs of service.

The job is to provide effective operational and administration support within the Accommodation Team. This post will be support key administrational tasks across the housing management service including processing of invoices, supporting the Accommodation Officers, supporting the collection of housing benefits information and being a point of contact for the section.

To work effectively within a team to ensure the highest possible standard of service to customers, colleagues, and stakeholders alike.

To be compassionate towards homeless individuals and households who are experiencing stressful and challenging situations.

Over the next five years we are looking to expand our affordable accommodation, by an additional 1000 properties, so this post will be an integral part of the team developing that growth.

About You:

You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent, include English and Mathematics at Grade C or above or experience in a similar role. You will have a practical understanding of local authority housing service and processes

You will have experience of providing administrative support within a busy service, processing invoices within agreed timeframes and managing financial databases.

Selection Process:

Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.

About Us:

Maidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy.

We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.

We will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our vision and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well.

Our Offer:

A range of benefits including:

Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

Maidstone Borough Council has a Sponsor License which enables successful candidates in eligible roles to be sponsored for work Visa purposes.

If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Joanna Medley, Housing Portfolio Manager, 01622 602185.

Interview Date: 13 April 2023