Housing Options Assistant
- Posted 03 December 2025
- Salary Market related
- LocationHaywards Heath
- Discipline Local Government
- Reference1122
- Contact NameErnie Swinhoe
Job description
We are proud to be partnering with a Council in Sussex who are looking to appoint a Housing Options Assistant on a 3-month contract.
This will be a full-time position with a negotiable rate depending on previous experience.
This position offers 2 days working from home.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Liaising with suppliers and internal teams
- Maintaining accurate transaction record while overseeing databases and filing system
- Assisting with placement coordination and related paperwork, ensuring Housing Benefit claims are submitted accurately and remain continuously in payment
- Providing flexible cover and share responsibilities with colleagues, fostering a supportive and positive team culture
Experience required:
- Experience in an admin role
- Experience working within housing
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
- Compliance and due diligence
- The ability to perform under pressure
Working hours:
- 37 hours per week
- Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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