Housing Advisor (Private Rented Sector)

Job description

Job Description

From 1st May 2026 the Renters Rights Act will give private rented sector tenants stronger rights, better protections and more security in their homes.

We are recruiting for a Housing Advisor to help implement the changes in legislation and specialise in providing comprehensive advice to tenants in private rented sector homes and carry out statutory functions under homelessness legislation to prevent and relieve homelessness.

What we’re looking for:

If you have experience of working within homelessness legislation and landlord and tenant law and are confident working on your own initiative within a busy service; managing a case load and dealing with people and are interested in this challenging but rewarding role, then we would like to hear from you.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

What we can offer

:

• A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
• Access to the highly valued

  Local Government Pension Scheme

  (LGPS)
• Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression
• Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
• Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
• Subsidy for public transport
• Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
  
  

Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term

Salary: £37,280 - £41,771 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time.

Location: Office based in central Cambridge with flexibility for some home working within the needs of the service.

More Information:

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Staff Pay and Benefits

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Working for the Council

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Values & Behaviours

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Equality & Diversity in Recruitment

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Our People & Culture Strategy

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If you would like an informal chat, please contact Dawn Hutchings on 01223 458656 or email dawn.hutchings@cambridge.gov.uk

Application Process:

To be considered for this role, you can follow the on-screen instructions to ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.

Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For City Council employees who apply for the role on a secondment basis, please note that you should refer to the

Secondment Policy

. Please note that agreement will need to be obtained from your line manager before the secondment can be confirmed.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English