Relocation Officer

Job Introduction

Temporary Accommodation Relocation Officer

2 x Full-Time Fixed-Term Posts (12 months)

We are recruiting two Relocation Officers to support households moving from temporary accommodation into suitable and affordable long-term housing.

Key responsibilities:

Secure suitable accommodation, mainly in the private rented sector

Carry out affordability and suitability assessments

Manage a relocation caseload and provide practical move-on support

Work with landlords, agents and partner boroughs

Prepare discharge paperwork and maintain accurate records

Identify and raise safeguarding concerns

We’re looking for:

Experience in housing, homelessness or similar support work

Knowledge of homelessness legislation and the PRS

Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills

A sensitive approach when supporting vulnerable households

Previous Applicants:

If you were interviewed in the last campaign, any new application will not be shortlisted.

 For an informal discussion please contact Natalie Ajibola – Natalie.Ajibola@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

 Interviews are to be held on Monday 22nd December 2025. 

This role requires an Enhanced DBS.

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated. 

Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).

Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.

Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.