Job Description
Interim Right to Buy / Leasehold Officer
Location: North West England (Mostly Remote with Flexible Working Hours)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Hourly Rate: Up to 25 per hour
Are you an experienced housing professional with a strong understanding of Right to Buy and Leasehold processes?
Our client, a reputable local authority in the North West of England, is seeking an Interim Right to Buy / Leasehold Officer to join their team for a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in housing management systems, specifically Northgate, and make a real impact on the processing of Right to Buy applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Processing Right to Buy Applications: Efficiently manage and process Right to Buy applications from start to finish.
Use of Northgate HMIS System: Manage and update records within the Northgate system. Any prior experience with Northgate or similar housing management systems is advantageous.
Leasehold Management: Oversee and manage leasehold applications and assist with related queries.
Liaising with Applicants & Stakeholders: Provide advice and guidance to applicants, ensuring the smooth progression of applications.
Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all applications are processed in compliance with relevant regulations and procedures. Maintain accurate records for reporting purposes.
Key Requirements:
Experience: Strong background in council or housing sector roles with direct experience in Right to Buy or Leasehold processing.
Systems Knowledge: Experience with Northgate HMIS system is highly desirable, or experience with similar processing systems.
Attention to Detail: Ability to process applications with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise effectively with applicants and internal teams.
Flexible Working: Ability to work remotely with flexible hours, including the possibility of working around school hours to accommodate personal commitments.
Benefits:
Competitive Pay: Up to 25 per hour.
Flexibility: Primarily remote working with flexible hours to support your work-life balance/School pick ups.
Council Experience: Opportunity to work within a supportive local government environment, offering valuable public sector experience.
Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
