Temporary Accommodation Officer - East Devon District Council
- East Devon, Devon, Hybrid
- Full Time
- £36,363 - £42,839
About the role
Fixed term until 31 March 2028.
You’ll be required to facilitate arrangements of interim accommodation for homeless applicants, supporting them to move in, and moving on to settled accommodation. Working closely with Housing Officers and the rest of the team to successfully relieve homelessness as a priority in line with Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 legislation. You will also be responsible for acquiring cost effective temporary accommodation, ensuring East Devon District Council owned stock is ready for occupation and the efficient management of current accommodation available.
About you
You will be passionate and motivated with excellent communication skills that supports positive engagement with our clients and colleagues. You will have a good general education together with relevant experience and an ability to manage a varied workload with conflicting priorities in a fast paced and reactive environment. A helpful and friendly ‘can do’ attitude whilst being highly organised is essential, and you’ll need to demonstrate resilience whilst dealing with challenging behaviours, in a calm and empathetic manner. The ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act, is essential.
Why join us?
At East Devon District Council, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Through our One Team East Devon approach, we work together across services to deliver the best outcomes for our communities.
Guided by our We Connect, Grow, Thrive employee offer, we're committed to creating a workplace where people feel connected, supported to develop and able to thrive. With a strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility, inclusion and learning, this is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future of local government in Devon.
What we offer
• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit www.eastdevon.gov.uk/careers/working-at-eddc/about-us.
For an informal discussion, please contact Danielle Furzey, Housing Options Manager, by emailing danielle.furzey@eastdevon.gov.uk.
To apply
Please visit https://jobs.eastdevon.gov.uk to apply online.
Interview Date: 25 September 2026 (in person at our offices in Honiton)
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationEast DevonDevonHybrid
- Work Postcode
Based between our offices at Honiton and Exmouth and with a range of flexibilities including hybrid working
- Reference
KH4346
- Occupational GroupHousing & Planning
- Salary Details
£36,363 - £42,839
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
12/09/2026
- DBS Check Required
No