Landlord Engagement Officer

37 hours per week – 12 month Temporary Contract

Working across Andover and Romsey

£31,158 - 33,940 per annum (Grade 6 Salary range)

This is a great time to join Test Valleys forward thinking and proactive housing team

We are looking for a Landlord Engagement Officer, this post plays a key role in the procurement of private rented accommodation

The Landlord Engagement Officer will work to increase access to good-quality private rented accommodation across Test Valley by proactively engaging with landlords to procure suitable properties This role will support homelessness prevention and relief in partnership with the Housing Options Team

Acting as a dedicated landlord adviser, the postholder will provide clear guidance and support to private sector landlords and agents, promoting compliance, high property standards, and ongoing partnership with the Council

You will work closely with all teams within the Housing Service whose primary focus is the prevention of homelessness

We are looking for people who are dynamic, customer focused and who thrive in a busy and demanding environment You will have a desire to help support people, providing advice and assistance whilst managing expectations

Test Valley is a great place to work, it is a place for everyone, we support our communities, and our staff, to thrive We pride ourselves on our open and friendly culture and offer a professional positive and stable working environment Our organisations values are reflected in the way we work with our communities, partners and staff

The role is expected to be across our Andover and Romsey Offices with some flexibility for home working

For further information about this exciting role, we can offer Microsoft Teams or telephone appointments to discuss the position and the application process Please contact Barbara Ward at bward@testvalley gov uk or Hollie Humphrey at hhumphrey@testvalley gov uk, or call 01264 368000, and we will arrange a convenient appointment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunities for all and believe that employing people from different backgrounds, with a range of perspectives and experiences, helps us to deliver high quality services to residents

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer who positively encourages applications from disabled people If, as a disabled person, you meet the minimum criteria for a job then you will be guaranteed an interview, and we will ensure any reasonable adjustments are made to the interview process so that you can be fairly assessed for the vacancy

Closing date for applications is 3rd July 2026 Interviews will be held on Monday 13th July 2026