Housing jobs in Edinburgh
Rent & Income Officer (fixed term)
Urgently neededTrinity Housing AssociationUnited Kingdom4 hires made in past 30 days- Support tenants with Housing Benefit and Universal Credit housing costs.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and housing/case management systems.
Housing Support Worker
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- On-site parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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- Places for PeopleUnited Kingdom
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
- Company pension
- Flexible schedule
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- Flexible schedule
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Job Post Details
Rent & Income Officer (fixed term) - job post
Job details
Pay
- £29,000 - £32,000 a year
Job type
- Fixed term contract
- Temporary
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- Monday to Friday
Full job description
Location: Home-based
Salary: c. £30,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Contract: Fixed-term contract for 3 months, with potential for extension
The Role
As Rent & Income Officer, you will play a key role in maximising rental income for specialist supported living tenants while supporting them to maintain their tenancies. You will manage rent accounts, monitor arrears, support Housing Benefit and Universal Credit claims, and work closely with tenants and colleagues to provide early intervention and effective income recovery solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in social housing income management or arrears recovery who is passionate about delivering high-quality customer service and supporting vulnerable tenants.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage rent accounts and proactively recover arrears
- Monitor and reconcile tenant accounts and payment records
- Support tenants with Housing Benefit and Universal Credit housing costs
- Liaise with local authorities and external agencies regarding benefit claims and payments
- Negotiate repayment arrangements and support tenancy sustainment
- Produce arrears reports and maintain accurate records
- Work collaboratively with Housing Officers and support services
- Deliver a professional, customer-focused service at all times
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience in rent recovery, income management, credit control, or supported/social housing
- Experience dealing with Housing Benefit claims
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Confidence working independently and as part of a team
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and housing/case management systems
- A positive, flexible, and proactive approach
About Trinity Housing Association
Trinity Housing Association provides quality specialist supported housing to vulnerable individuals across the UK. We are committed to delivering safe, supportive, and person-centred services that help people sustain their tenancies and improve their quality of life.
What We Offer
- Home-based working
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community
- Potential for contract extension
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote