Housing Finance Administration Officer - Housing Options Team

Job Posted: 19 December 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Grade 6, £25,993 to £27,269 per annum pro rata (actual salary £10,537.70 to £11,055.00)
• Industries: Administration General Office Property Services

Hours: 15 per week

Do want to make a difference to housing on the Island?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our caring, dynamic, and knowledgeable Housing Needs and Homelessness team.

This role provides administrative support to the Housing Solutions Team who are responsible for delivery of the council’s statutory duties to prevent homelessness or accommodate persons who are homeless. We are looking for someone who can provide excellent customer service, is a great communicator and highly organised with a good eye for detail and accuracy.  Previous experience in an administration or financial environment is essential, and you should also have:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience of meeting deadlines and / or targets
• Sound ICT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

Out of Hours Standby and Call Out. You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the job summary for the role this is not part of the department’s usual standby arrangements.

If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]  Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.