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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