Social Housing

Social Housing Recruitment

Big Issue Recruit partners with housing associations and contractors in the social housing sector to help fill essential roles while embedding social impact into every recruitment decision.

Our inclusive approach connects employers with talented individuals who are motivated to contribute to stronger, more resilient communities.

Typical roles we can help fill

  • Tenant liaison officers
  • Repairs coordinators
  • Estate caretakers
  • Administrative staff

Our recruitment offer to employers

We tailor our service to your needs, helping you build a more diverse and resilient workforce:

  • Tailored support for hiring managers to create inclusive onboarding and long-lasting placements
  • Post-hire coaching for candidates to build confidence, resilience, and success in the workplace
  • Vacancy promotion and management to help you find the right people
  • Flexible hiring options – from direct hires, try-before-you-hire, to fully outsourced recruitment
  • Impact reporting – through our annual social value report, showing the difference your investment makes

Ready to hire differently?

Understanding social value for Social Housing recruitment

At Big Issue Recruit, we know it’s not just about filling vacancies – it’s about creating real, measurable impact. That’s why we’ve built social value into everything we do.

What do we mean by social value?

Social value is the wider benefit created through work – for people, communities, and the economy. It captures the positive impact of helping someone into sustainable employment, from improved well-being and financial stability to reduced reliance on public services.

To measure this impact, we’ve developed a social value framework that translates outcomes into monetary terms using recognised financial proxies. This makes it easier for employers to evidence the difference their recruitment choices are making.

In our first two years, Big Issue Recruit has delivered £2 million of social value, with every £1 invested generating £3.74 in impact.

By partnering with us, you’re not only building your workforce – you’re creating lasting value for society.

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