Housing Administrator

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?

Do you want to be part of a caring, supportive, and dedicated team?

We’re looking for a Housing Administrator to join our supported living and housing services based in Surrey.

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity where your organisation, communication, and people skills will directly support tenants, families, professionals, and care teams — helping services run smoothly and compliantly.

As a Housing Administrator, you’ll:

• Act as the first point of contact — answering phones, emails, and welcoming tenants, families, and professionals.
• Provide housing administration support, including maintaining tenancy records, start and end dates, and issuing tenancy agreements (including easy-read versions).
• Support families and tenants with housing benefit applications, exempt accommodation claims, and related queries.
• Liaise with external agencies such as local authorities, housing benefit teams, and Universal Credit to resolve housing and benefit issues.
• Take and coordinate maintenance queries for Surrey projects and Ashdown, ensuring clear communication with families and tenants.
• Support compliance with data collection requirements for CQC, Capacity Tracker, and commissioning authorities.
• Assist with audits, KPI collation, and performance reporting.
• Support property management and projects teams with document control to meet SCC, WSCC, and Hampshire contract requirements.
• Book meetings, reviews, and professional visits, and provide hospitality when required.
• Order PPE, stationery, and supplies, and support events and social activities.
• Manage the social club and safely oversee the secure handling of client bank cards in line with policy.

What we’re looking for:

• At least two years’ experience in an administrative role within housing, supported living, care, or a related environment.
• Knowledge of housing management processes, tenancy administration, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting benefit applications or liaising with external agencies (desirable).
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with a warm and professional approach.
• The ability to produce accessible documentation, including easy-read materials.
• A calm, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach when supporting tenants and families.
  The ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively as part of a team.
  A commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.

Field Lane is a charity with a long history of providing care, housing, and support for a diverse range of people, including:

• Adults with learning disabilities, many of whom are also autistic.
• Vulnerable families, including those experiencing homelessness.
• Individuals who need additional support to remain in their homes or with their families.

We actively champion improved rights, services, and opportunities for people with autism and learning disabilities, and we are proud to provide inclusive, compassionate support that helps people live fulfilling lives.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a warm, inclusive, and supportive organisation.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A varied role where no two days are the same.
• The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives every day.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.