Housing officers look after rented properties for local authorities and housing associations. On a day to day basis a housing officer may assess the needs of people applying for housing, give people vacant accommodation, carry out regular inspections, deal with anti-social behaviour and broken tenancy agreements, refer people to advice on benefits and welfare and much more.

The main routes to get into this role are :

• A university course- there are many different degrees you could undertake in many different areas. 

• A college course- there are different diplomas that you could undertake to become a housing officer. 

• An apprenticeship- there are many relevant apprenticeships you could undertake to become a housing officer. 

• Working towards this role- you can apply for admin level and work your way up. 

• Applying directly- you may be able to apply to a local authority or housing association for a place on a graduate training scheme, if you have a degree.

You will usually need 2-3 a levels to undertake a degree. You could complete a foundation degree or degree in:

• Housing studies

• Social policy

• Building surveying

You can take a housing property assistant intermediate apprenticeship and then a housing and property management advanced apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Finders

https://careerfinder.ucas.com/searchjobs/?Keywords=housing&radialtown=&LocationId=&RadialLocation=5&NearFacetsShown=true&CountryCode=

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Interview Help 

https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/cvs-cover-letters/housing-officer-cover-letter

https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/housing-officer-interview-questions