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<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and experienced professional to lead our team of Allocation Officers and help shape the fair, transparent and lawful allocation of social housing within the Council’s framework.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the Council’s Housing Allocations Team. As a Housing Allocations Team Leader, you will be responsible for developing, updating and implementing clear, effective arrangements that support the delivery of a high‑quality, customer‑centred service. You will provide support to the Housing Allocations &amp; Quality Manager and your work will ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities while continually improving outcomes for residents.&nbsp;</p><p>In this role, you will build and maintain strong working relationships with social housing landlords, ensuring the delivery of a compliant and efficient Housing Allocations Scheme that supports the Council’s strategic objectives.&nbsp;</p><p>As a Team Leader, you will inspire, guide and support your team to achieve service excellence. Your leadership will drive performance, promote best practice and contribute to positive, meaningful results for our communities.</p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to a Basic DBS certificate.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><ul><li>Proven experience working within a housing allocations service, with extensive knowledge of Part 6 of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended), associated legislation, and relevant case law.</li><li>Demonstrable experience delivering a statutory housing service, ensuring accurate and timely legal advice and assistance is provided on housing and related matters to achieve positive customer outcomes.</li><li>A relevant qualification (e.g. HND or NVQ Level 4) or the ability to demonstrate equivalent professional competence. Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) membership at Level 4 or above, or commitment to work towards this.</li><li>Substantial experience at team leader level (or equivalent) within a local authority, housing association, or voluntary sector organisation, including managing, mentoring, and supporting staff to deliver high‑quality, compliant services.</li><li>Proven experience handling Stage 2 complaints, housing allocation appeals, and responding effectively to Councillor and Member of Parliament enquiries.</li></ul><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;</p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><h2>About the role</h2><p>This role is part of a high demanding frontline Housing Options Service that is responsible for providing timely housing advice to customers on a range of housing enquiries relating to preventing and relieving homelessness across West Northamptonshire</p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You are a high achiever who relishes a challenge.</p><p>You are aware of and can actively work with local support agencies, health, and social services to ensure that we have sustainable and strong outcomes for families and vulnerable adults.</p><p>You have an organised approach to your work, making methodical and appropriate enquiries to confirm eligibility for housing assistance, homelessness, and priority need.</p><p>To meet the requirements of this challenging and exciting role, you will:</p><ul><li>Be able to work in a fast-paced, demanding, front-line, people-focused service.</li><li>Have excellent negotiating and advocacy skills.</li><li>Have a strong understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act and the duties it places on housing authorities.</li><li>Have previous experience of working in this or a similar role.</li><li>Be able to understand, interpret and apply statutory legislation and related case-law.</li><li>Be organised and methodical with an interest in housing and homelessness, a strong team ethos and a desire to make a positive difference.</li></ul><p>Want to know more or chat about our flexible and hybrid working? Please email our Housing Options Team Leader- <a href="mailto:Abigail.Showunmi@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Abigail.Showunmi@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. &nbsp;</p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>

Housing Options Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>This role is critical and offers a unique opportunity to shape strategies and a policy framework and will be involved in a wide range of strategic and enabling activities.&nbsp;</p><p>You will&nbsp;help lead on, create, deliver and monitor the Council’s Housing strategies and ensure that homelessness and housing delivery are core elements to other housing related strategies.&nbsp;</p><p>You will work with our internal planning and development teams and housing providers/developers to increase the delivery of new affordable homes to help meet the growing demand across West Northamptonshire. &nbsp;This will involve providing advice and negotiating the provision of new homes.&nbsp;</p><p>You will ensure there is up-to-date research and information to enable informed decision making related to affordable housing.</p><p>You will be key in furthering and developing partnerships with internal partners, delivery partners, developers, Registered Providers and other statutory and voluntary agencies in developing affordable housing, preventing homelessness to support the delivery of sustainable housing solutions across West Northamptonshire.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Are you passionate about shaping housing strategy and delivering real outcomes for communities? &nbsp;We’re looking for a dynamic housing professional to help deliver the strategic housing vision and the development and delivery of affordable housing across West Northamptonshire.</p><p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in strategic housing, planning policy, or housing enabling.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills and understanding of development economics.</li><li>Ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and deliver results.</li><li>Knowledge of housing legislation, S106 agreements, and affordable housing delivery mechanisms.</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;</p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>

Strategic Housing Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire is a place of ambition and opportunity with a strong focus on working with our many different communities. At the heart of <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/one-west-northamptonshire-plan" target="_blank">our vision</a> to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive, is a clear commitment to improving health, preventing ill-health and reducing inequalities.</p><p>We are seeking to appoint a Housing Enforcement Manager to lead our successful Private Sector Housing Team, working not just on current processes but also being pivotal in redesigning our responses in line with the Renters Rights Act 2005. Whilst your focus will be on rented, unlicensed properties you will be expected to work closely with the Housing Regulation Manager who supported the licensed property activities. &nbsp;</p><p>The Team have been turning heads and getting results in ensuring that the Private Rented Sector is providing safe and sustainable accommodation, unsafe and unlicensed properties are brought back into compliance, and that those who seek to benefit from criminal, rogue and irresponsible behaviours are dealt with in line with the Council’s enforcement regime.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>To be successful in the role you will already hold,</p><ul><li>A relevant degree or be able to demonstrate significant experience in Private Sector Housing enforcement regulation;</li><li>A management qualification, or significant experience in leading, supporting, and motivating change</li><li>Certificate of competency in application of the HHSRS regime.</li><li>Knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and the local authorities regulatory and enforcement powers in relation to HMOs and private sector housing conditions.</li><li>Significant experience in applying the Housing Act 2004, including preparing enforcement cases through to First Tier Tribunal or Magistrates Court.</li></ul><p>In addition, you will have</p><ul><li>Confidence and passion to succeed in ensuring that our residents have safe and sustainable accommodation across the private rented sector &nbsp;</li></ul><p>For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Chris Stopford, Head of Private Sector Housing (mobile 07585 120349, or email to <a href="mailto:chris.stopford@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.stopford@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>).</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;</p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</p>

Housing Enforcement Manager

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Are you driven to make a real difference for people at their most vulnerable? Join West Northamptonshire Council’s Housing Options Service and play a vital role in preventing homelessness and finding solutions for refugees and those sleeping rough.</p><p>This is more than just a housing role – it’s about rebuilding lives. You’ll provide urgent, practical advice and tailored solutions for individuals and families facing crisis, from refugees navigating new systems and with complex challenges, to people experiencing street homelessness. &nbsp;Working closely with charities, health services, and community partners, you’ll secure safe accommodation and create pathways to stability and independence.</p><p>If you thrive under pressure, have a strong sense of empathy, and want to help transform futures for those who need it most, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Interviews will be held 18th and 19th February 2026.</strong></p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You’ll be a motivated and empathetic individual who can work effectively in a busy and challenging environment. You’ll have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a sound understanding of housing legislation, and a commitment to preventing homelessness and improving lives.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li><p>Experience in housing advice, homelessness prevention, or a related field.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.</p></li><li><p>Strong partnership-working skills across multiple agencies.</p></li><li><p>The ability to manage a varied caseload while maintaining a customer-focused approach.</p></li></ul><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;</p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;</p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>

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