Social Lettings Officer – Ex-Offender Specialist

Overview

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours:

Full Time

Worker Type:
Hybrid Worker

Salary:
Starting Salary is £32,597 (Level one) rising to £35,412 (Level four) pro rata for part-time

Location:

Loxley House NG2 3NG

Nottingham City Council offers benefits including competitive pay, leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme. We strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their best.

In return, we are looking for people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Social Lettings Officer Ex Offender Specialist, your primary objectives will be to enhance accessibility to private sector housing options and play a pivotal role in preventing homelessness. You will be at the forefront of early intervention efforts, offering support to individuals and families facing housing challenges. Your dedication to fostering sustainable housing solutions will make a lasting impact on the well-being of our community.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Your responsibilities will extend to developing and implementing strategies to improve housing options, ensuring that everyone in our community has access to safe and sustainable accommodation.

If you are committed to making a positive difference in housing accessibility and homelessness prevention, we invite you to join our team and help create a community where safe and sustainable housing is a reality for all.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good operational working knowledge of housing legislation in both the public and private sectors
• Ability to visit and assess the property for design, space, and location for suitability
• Experience working with individuals who are Ex Offenders and an understanding of the complexity of need faced by this cohort
• Ability to visit and inspect properties to identify issues relating to hazards, safety standards and disrepair; make recommendations for remedial action
• Commitment to providing a high-quality, customer-focused service

When applying, candidates should provide a written statement along with their CV outlining their key skills and experiences in the priorities outlined above.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

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At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries, please contact Rebecca McGill, Private Rented Housing Manager, by email.

Closing Date 25th February 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: w/c 09 March 2026

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