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Job Post Details

Temporary Accommodation Officer - job post

East Devon District Council
2.8 out of 5 stars
Devon•Hybrid work
£37,563 - £44,253 a year - Full-time, Fixed term contract
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Job details

Pay

  • £37,563 - £44,253 a year

Job type

  • Fixed term contract
  • Full-time

Location

Devon•Hybrid work

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Company pension

Full job description

£37,563 to £44,253 per year

Fixed term until 31.03.28, full time x 37 hours

Based between our offices at Honiton and Exmouth and with a range of flexibilities including hybrid working.

About the role

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. A valid driving licence and your own car are 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

To apply, please click "Apply Now"

For more about working for East Devon District Council visit https://eastdevon.gov.uk/careers/working-at-eddc/about-us/

For an informal discussion, please contact Danielle Furzey, Housing Options Manager via email Danielle.furzey@eastdevon.gov.uk

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 13th September 2026 with in person interviews at our offices in Honiton planned Friday 25th September 2026.

Pay: £37,563.00-£44,253.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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