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Contract and Partnership Officer – Housing (Temporary)Inside IR35 | 16 Weeks | Full-TimeRibble Recruitment is assisting Southern Housing with the appointment of a Contract and Partnership Officer to provide cover during a period of long-term sickness absence.This role sits within Operations – Care & Independent Living and focuses on delivering high-quality, customer-focused housing management services across supported housing schemes and community-based homes.Assignment DetailsStart date: 23 February 2026Duration: 16 weeksHours: 35 hours per weekIR35: Inside IR35Location: Croydon, with travel across London, Kent, Hampshire and SussexWork pattern:Minimum 4 days per week working from office or schemesUp to 1 day per week working from homeRates:PAYE: £20.82 per hourUmbrella/Ltd: £27.15 per hourInterview date: 18 February 2026 (online via MS Teams)A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential, as the role requires frequent travel between sites.About the RoleThe Contract and Partnership Officer will provide intensive housing management services across Southern Housing’s supported housing portfolio. You will act as the principal point of contact for managing agents and partners, ensuring services are delivered to a high standard and that vulnerable residents are supported to sustain their tenancies.The role requires strong visibility across schemes, effective partnership working, and a proactive, resident-focused approach aligned with Southern Housing’s values.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver a customer-focused housing man