Tenancy Ready Worker

Pay & Contract

£31,586.00 to £35,235.00 Salary

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (18 months) / Full time (37 hours per week)

Closing date: 2nd July 2025

Interview date: 15th July 2025

To apply, please click the 'apply' button above or send your CV and covering letter to hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk.

A brand new opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Tenancy Ready Officer to join our service to create and implement a tenancy ready programme to help identify individuals to become tenancy ready. Winchester City Council are committed to supporting individuals and families in securing housing and this role will assist to empower people to secure tenancies through tailored support and practical guidance.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team and help individuals become tenancy-ready through a tenancy ready programme, ensuring they can sustain a successful and long-term and secure home.

You will play a vital role, providing practical support to customers following a framework, guiding them through the process of becoming tenancy-ready, and ensuring they understand their rights and responsibilities as tenants. You will work closely with other support services, landlords, and agencies to deliver a service that empowers individuals to take the next steps in securing a tenancy.

You will need to be a strong communicator, organised, motivated and ideally have experience of working in the housing sector or providing support.

You will need a full driving licence and access to your own transport to cover the travel requirements of the post, which will include travelling across the District to reach those in need of support.

For further information about the role and requirements please see the Job Description. You will be required to undertake a DBS check and meet the travel requirements of the post.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this is the role for you. In return, we offer an excellent package of benefits including:

· Employer paid health cash plan

· Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes

· 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service

· Flexible working arrangements

· 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)

· Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave

· Free parking at any Winchester Park and Ride (during work hours)

· Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme

· Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district

· Season Ticket loans

· Excellent working environment

· Support for continuous professional development

For further information about the role and requirements please see the Job Description. You will be required to undertake a DBS check and meet the travel requirements of the post.

Contact information

Ellie Parker