We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our Housing Team to help us build on our achievements. The successful applicant will be working within a team which arranges and manages the provision of temporary accommodation.

The Housing Admin Officer is also responsible for providing excellent financial and administration support to the wider Housing Needs. The role will also support with wider statutory duties that Rother District Council must undertake

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with experience of providing administrative support particularly around processing and generating invoices. They will need to be organised and methodical to manage a varied workload.  They will need a positive attitude and caring approach towards customers.  They will be a strong team player and have a proven track record of working under pressure and have the ability to build positive relations with all stakeholders, including customers, internal colleagues and partner agencies.

What Rother District Council can offer you:

We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays

• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements

• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Caroline Wakefield, Housing Needs Operations Manager caroline.wakefield@rother.gov.uk

The job description and application form are available to download at the bottom of this page

Please send completed application forms and queries to: recruitment@rother.gov.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 14th December 2025

Interviews are due to be held on Wednesday 7th January 2026