Support Officer

Housing Acquisitions Project Support Officer – Leicester City Council

Leicester City Council is recruiting a Housing Acquisitions Project Support Officer to support its Housing Acquisition Programme, helping increase the supply of quality homes for local residents.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with project coordination, administration, financial monitoring and reporting experience who want to contribute to housing development and public services.

Job Overview

• Employer: Leicester City Council
• Job title: Housing Acquisitions Project Support Officer
• Job reference: REQ8536
• Salary: £33,119–£35,570 per year
• Location: Leicester, England
• Working arrangement: Hybrid – home and Leicester City offices
• Contract: Fixed-term for 24 months
• Working hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Advertised benefits package value: £48,088, including pension contributions and full holiday entitlement
• Date posted: 21 October 2026
• Closing date: 11 November 2026
• Visa sponsorship: Not stated in the job advert. Applicants requiring sponsorship should confirm eligibility directly with Leicester City Council.

About the Role

As a Housing Acquisitions Project Support Officer, you will support Leicester City Council’s Housing Development Team in delivering its Housing Acquisition Programme.

The programme aims to bring residential properties into the council’s housing stock and help address local housing needs. You will provide project, financial and administrative support, coordinating activities from initial property referrals through to acquisition, completion and occupation.

You will work with council colleagues and external partners, including estate agents, property vendors, valuers and solicitors, to help ensure acquisitions progress efficiently.

The position offers hybrid working, combining home working with attendance at City Hall and other council locations when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate property referrals, viewings and valuations.
• Track the progress of properties from initial enquiries through to completion and occupation.
• Maintain accurate acquisition records, trackers and project documentation.
• Monitor programme budgets and expenditure.
• Prepare management information and performance reports.
• Coordinate meetings, respond to enquiries and follow up on agreed actions.
• Work collaboratively with council departments and external stakeholders.
• Maintain clear audit trails and support programme governance and reporting requirements.
• Identify issues, monitor progress and help ensure deadlines are met.
• Contribute to improving systems, processes and working practices.

Essential Skills and Experience

Applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Experience supporting projects or programmes and coordinating multiple activities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work within agreed timescales.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience analysing and presenting information and producing clear reports.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, trackers and management information.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work professionally with colleagues, customers and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of project management principles, risk management and compliance requirements.
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Knowledge of housing acquisition processes or experience in housing, property or project-related environments would be an advantage.

Salary and Benefits

Leicester City Council offers a range of benefits, including:

• Annual salary of £33,119–£35,570.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible benefits, including discounts on city bus and train travel.
• An opportunity to contribute to housing initiatives supporting communities across Leicester.

The council advertises an illustrative total benefits package value of £48,088, including pension contributions and full holiday entitlement. This is not the annual salary.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, 24-month fixed-term position requiring 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The role operates on a hybrid basis, with a combination of home working and attendance at Leicester City offices and other council locations as required.

Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates should review the official job advert and job specification before applying.

• Closing date: 11 November 2026
• Interview dates: Week commencing 23 November 2026
• Contact for an informal discussion: Rob Grewcock
• Contact email: rob.grewcock@leicester.gov.uk

For questions about the role or eligibility, contact the council before submitting your application.