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Are you passionate about improving housing services and making a real difference for tenants? 

We are looking for an experienced Policy Officer with Social Housing Experience to join our Housing Management team.  

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping, developing and reviewing housing policies, ensuring our services remain compliant with regulatory and legislative requirements while delivering excellent outcomes for tenants. 

Working closely with Housing Managers and corporate colleagues, you will use data, tenant feedback and sector best practice to drive service improvements, support regulatory compliance, develop evidence for the Consumer Standards, and help implement service transformation initiatives. 

The successful candidate will have experience of working within social housing, strong analytical and communication skills, and a good understanding of the regulatory framework for social landlords. You will be confident developing policies, managing projects and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. 

If you are passionate about continuous improvement, tenant-focused services and helping shape the future of social housing, we would love to hear from you 

What We Offer 

In return, we offer: 

• A supportive and friendly working environment. 

• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience within Housing Management. 

• Flexible working arrangements where applicable. 

• Local Government Pension Scheme. 

• Generous annual leave entitlement and employee benefits package 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gillian Sladen, Service Manager – Housing Regulation and Improvement on 01623 450000. 

Please note candidates will not be shortlisted if a supporting statement is not provided.  

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date:  4 November 2026

Interviews:  18 November 2026

Company: Ashfield District Council

Salary: £36,581 - £39,481 per annum

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Sector: Housing

Job Role: Officer