Private Rented Sector Move-On Officer x2

Bristol City Corporation; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Bristol is looking for a Private Rented Sector Move-On Officer to support individuals transitioning into private rentals. This full-time role includes training clients, coordinating support, and addressing barriers to independent living. Ideal candidates will have experience in social work and strong communication skills. It offers a supportive work environment with hybrid working options and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Membership of Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in social work or housing support.
• Ability to work with various stakeholders including landlords and clients.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and workshops to clients.
• Promote and administer incentives for tenancies.
• Support new tenancies and maximise tenancy sustainment.

Job description

Private Rented Sector Move‑On Officer (x2)

Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st March 2028. Location: Based in Bristol with hybrid working.

Make a difference in Bristol’s housing pathways. As a Private Rented Sector Move‑On Officer, you’ll help people move from supported accommodation into private rented homes. You’ll work closely with supported accommodation providers, voluntary sector partners, landlords and clients to promote the private rented sector as a realistic and accessible move‑on option.

Your Work Will Include:

• Delivering training and workshops to staff and clients in supported accommodation, helping them to search for and apply for private rented tenancies.
• Promoting and administering incentives for both landlords and individuals moving on to private rented tenancies.
• Supporting new tenancies to be created for clients moving into the private rented sector.
• Using a multi‑agency approach to coordinate support and maximise tenancy sustainment.
• Identifying and addressing barriers to move‑on, empowering providers and clients to take the next step towards independent living.
• Keeping accurate records and ensuring timely payments to individuals and landlords.
• Reviewing service levels and contributing to continuous improvement.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, managed by the Private Renting Team Leader, and will have the opportunity to influence positive change across Bristol’s housing pathways.

Why Bristol City Council?

We offer a fast‑moving and supportive work environment where you can develop new skills. The role can be performed via hybrid working, with days in the office and on‑site meetings with landlords, visiting potential properties or speaking to our homeless households.

Rewards include flexible working, flexi‑time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and the chance to contribute to Bristol’s future.

How to Apply

To be shortlisted, demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification. If you meet desirable criteria, we will also consider those. For permanent employees, this post will be a secondment; for temporary employees, it is a fixed‑term contract.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re a Disability Confident employer and value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any qualified applicant who is disabled has a guaranteed interview and we will make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and we are committed to diversity in our hiring process. All appointments are made on merit.