We''re recruiting an experienced and detail-focused Housing Review Officer to join a Housing Needs service within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with strong statutory review and appeals experience to deliver robust, legally sound decisions and help protect the authority from legal challenge.You''ll be responsible for carrying out independent reviews of housing and homelessness decisions, ensuring all decisions comply with legislation, guidance and local policy.The role plays a critical part in safeguarding service quality, managing risk, and supporting fair outcomes for customers with complex needs. The Role Carry out independent statutory reviews of housing and homelessness decisions in line with the Housing Act and Allocations Policy. Provide a senior, legally robust review function independent of frontline Housing Officers. Conduct detailed enquiries and investigations to support review decisions, liaising with internal teams and external partners. Draft and issue clear, defensible statutory review decision letters within prescribed timescales. Ensure review decisions can withstand legal, political and media scrutiny. Work professionally with service users, solicitors, advocates and partner agencies throughout the review process. Instruct Legal Services on Housing Act appeals and represent the council in court when required. Manage and monitor the use of temporary accommodation during review and appeal processes to m