OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about making a difference in the housing sector? We are looking for two dedicated Private Rental Officers to join our team within the newly restructured housing service. One of the roles is a fixed-term role focusing on supporting households on the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
In this role, you will provide expert advice and support to customers in relation to the Council’s private rental scheme, Bucks Let. You will work closely with reputable landlords to acquire good quality, affordable properties and support residents into housing. Your responsibilities will include signposting to homelessness teams, facilitating social housing applications, managing temporary accommodation, and ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and legal standards.
As a Private Rental Officer, you will play a crucial role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service to a diverse client group, including landlords and vulnerable households. You will need to be financially astute, commercially minded, and capable of negotiating with private sector landlords to secure new homes for residents in need. Knowledge of the Renters Rights Bill is essential in this role.
Your role will also involve collaborating with various internal teams to maintain standards, prevent evictions, and support residents in sustaining their tenancies. If you are committed to upholding the values of our organisation and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT US

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

OUR VALUES AND CULTURE

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

Any-Desk:
As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.