Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer (Personal Finances) Location: Home Based with National Travel but also the requirement to attend an office if needed Salary: £46,000 per annum Hours Per Week: 35 Are You the Candidate We're Looking For? At the organisation, they're looking for a Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer to join their passionate and purpose-driven team. If you're organised, detail-focused, and want to be part of something meaningful, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. They're not just hiring skills - they're looking for people who genuinely care. People who want to make a difference. People who believe, as they do, that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, independent, and flourishing life. Guided by their core values - Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous - they are proud to deliver outstanding support across their adult care, children's services, and education settings. Every member of their team plays a vital role in helping the people they support thrive. About the Role The Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer will play a vital role in safeguarding the financial wellbeing of people supported by the organisation . The postholder will provide robust financial oversight, assurance, and audit activity to ensure that personal finances are managed appropriately, transparently, and in line with the organisation policies, legal requirements, and best practice. You'll be responsible for: Reviewing documentary evidence, auditing financial records, reconciling accounts and monitoring petty cash expenditure to ensure funds are used appropriately and in the best interest of the people they support. This role will involve travelling to the organisation care service locations to undertake these tasks as well as home or office-based desktop audits. Liaise with tenants living in the organisation's housing schemes, undertaking regular satisfaction surveys, periodic landlord checks and linking with colleagues in the organisation to ensure housing is of a good standard. Provide clear and timely reports to managers, highlighting findings, risks and areas for improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that directly impacts the quality and safety of the services they provide. Why Join them? They know their people are their greatest asset, so they make sure you feel valued, supported, and rewarded: Recognition & Rewards - Be recognised by senior leaders and receive vouchers of up to £50 for going above and beyond Professional Development - Access to an excellent training and development programme Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for the future Wellbeing Support - Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Why You? You'll bring: Evidence of continued professional and personal development Hold an accountancy qualification or strong experience of financial auditing Knowledge of housing legislation and how this impacts tenancy services Ability to provide constructive feedback and to develop SMART action plans Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and data protection Strong Excel and Work IT skills Experience of report writing Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes Join Them If you're ready to contribute to a caring, inclusive organisation where your work truly matters, they'd love to hear from you. The organisation is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to the organisation. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. The organisation is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisaiton, please click apply.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer (Personal Finances) Location: Home Based with National Travel but also the requirement to attend an office if needed Salary: £46,000 per annum Hours Per Week: 35 Are You the Candidate We're Looking For? At the organisation, they're looking for a Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer to join their passionate and purpose-driven team. If you're organised, detail-focused, and want to be part of something meaningful, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. They're not just hiring skills - they're looking for people who genuinely care. People who want to make a difference. People who believe, as they do, that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, independent, and flourishing life. Guided by their core values - Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous - they are proud to deliver outstanding support across their adult care, children's services, and education settings. Every member of their team plays a vital role in helping the people they support thrive. About the Role The Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer will play a vital role in safeguarding the financial wellbeing of people supported by the organisation . The postholder will provide robust financial oversight, assurance, and audit activity to ensure that personal finances are managed appropriately, transparently, and in line with the organisation policies, legal requirements, and best practice. You'll be responsible for: Reviewing documentary evidence, auditing financial records, reconciling accounts and monitoring petty cash expenditure to ensure funds are used appropriately and in the best interest of the people they support. This role will involve travelling to the organisation care service locations to undertake these tasks as well as home or office-based desktop audits. Liaise with tenants living in the organisation's housing schemes, undertaking regular satisfaction surveys, periodic landlord checks and linking with colleagues in the organisation to ensure housing is of a good standard. Provide clear and timely reports to managers, highlighting findings, risks and areas for improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that directly impacts the quality and safety of the services they provide. Why Join them? They know their people are their greatest asset, so they make sure you feel valued, supported, and rewarded: Recognition & Rewards - Be recognised by senior leaders and receive vouchers of up to £50 for going above and beyond Professional Development - Access to an excellent training and development programme Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for the future Wellbeing Support - Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Why You? You'll bring: Evidence of continued professional and personal development Hold an accountancy qualification or strong experience of financial auditing Knowledge of housing legislation and how this impacts tenancy services Ability to provide constructive feedback and to develop SMART action plans Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and data protection Strong Excel and Work IT skills Experience of report writing Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes Join Them If you're ready to contribute to a caring, inclusive organisation where your work truly matters, they'd love to hear from you. The organisation is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to the organisation. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. The organisation is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisaiton, please click apply.
Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer (Personal Finances) Location: Home Based with National Travel but also the requirement to attend an office if needed Salary: £46,000 per annum Hours Per Week: 35 Are You the Candidate We re Looking For? At Shaftesbury, we re looking for a Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer to join our passionate and purpose-driven team. If you re organised, detail-focused, and want to be part of something meaningful, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We re not just hiring skills we re looking for people who genuinely care. People who want to make a difference. People who believe, as we do, that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, independent, and flourishing life. Guided by our core values Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous we are proud to deliver outstanding support across our adult care, children s services, and education settings. Every member of our team plays a vital role in helping the people we support thrive. About the Role The Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer will play a vital role in safeguarding the financial wellbeing of people supported by Shaftesbury. The postholder will provide robust financial oversight, assurance, and audit activity to ensure that personal finances are managed appropriately, transparently, and in line with Shaftesbury policies, legal requirements, and best practice. You ll be responsible for: Reviewing documentary evidence, auditing financial records, reconciling accounts and monitoring petty cash expenditure to ensure funds are used appropriately and in the best interest of the people we support. This role will involve travelling to Shaftesbury care service locations to undertake these tasks as well as home or office-based desktop audits. Liaise with tenants living in Shaftesbury s housing schemes, undertaking regular satisfaction surveys, periodic landlord checks and linking with colleagues in Shaftesbury to ensure housing is of a good standard. Provide clear and timely reports to managers, highlighting findings, risks and areas for improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that directly impacts the quality and safety of the services we provide. Why Join Shaftesbury? We know our people are our greatest asset, so we make sure you feel valued, supported, and rewarded: Recognition & Rewards Be recognised by senior leaders and receive vouchers of up to £50 for going above and beyond Professional Development Access to an excellent training and development programme Generous Annual Leave 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years Pension Scheme Helping you plan for the future Wellbeing Support Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Why You? You ll bring: Evidence of continued professional and personal development Hold an accountancy qualification or strong experience of financial auditing Knowledge of housing legislation and how this impacts tenancy services Ability to provide constructive feedback and to develop SMART action plans Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and data protection Strong Excel and Work IT skills Experience of report writing Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes Join Us If you re ready to contribute to a caring, inclusive organisation where your work truly matters, we d love to hear from you. Be part of something bigger. Be part of Shaftesbury. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer (Personal Finances) Location: Home Based with National Travel but also the requirement to attend an office if needed Salary: £46,000 per annum Hours Per Week: 35 Are You the Candidate We re Looking For? At Shaftesbury, we re looking for a Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer to join our passionate and purpose-driven team. If you re organised, detail-focused, and want to be part of something meaningful, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We re not just hiring skills we re looking for people who genuinely care. People who want to make a difference. People who believe, as we do, that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, independent, and flourishing life. Guided by our core values Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous we are proud to deliver outstanding support across our adult care, children s services, and education settings. Every member of our team plays a vital role in helping the people we support thrive. About the Role The Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer will play a vital role in safeguarding the financial wellbeing of people supported by Shaftesbury. The postholder will provide robust financial oversight, assurance, and audit activity to ensure that personal finances are managed appropriately, transparently, and in line with Shaftesbury policies, legal requirements, and best practice. You ll be responsible for: Reviewing documentary evidence, auditing financial records, reconciling accounts and monitoring petty cash expenditure to ensure funds are used appropriately and in the best interest of the people we support. This role will involve travelling to Shaftesbury care service locations to undertake these tasks as well as home or office-based desktop audits. Liaise with tenants living in Shaftesbury s housing schemes, undertaking regular satisfaction surveys, periodic landlord checks and linking with colleagues in Shaftesbury to ensure housing is of a good standard. Provide clear and timely reports to managers, highlighting findings, risks and areas for improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that directly impacts the quality and safety of the services we provide. Why Join Shaftesbury? We know our people are our greatest asset, so we make sure you feel valued, supported, and rewarded: Recognition & Rewards Be recognised by senior leaders and receive vouchers of up to £50 for going above and beyond Professional Development Access to an excellent training and development programme Generous Annual Leave 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years Pension Scheme Helping you plan for the future Wellbeing Support Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Why You? You ll bring: Evidence of continued professional and personal development Hold an accountancy qualification or strong experience of financial auditing Knowledge of housing legislation and how this impacts tenancy services Ability to provide constructive feedback and to develop SMART action plans Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and data protection Strong Excel and Work IT skills Experience of report writing Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes Join Us If you re ready to contribute to a caring, inclusive organisation where your work truly matters, we d love to hear from you. Be part of something bigger. Be part of Shaftesbury. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Property Services Officer with solid experience in property maintenance and management to join our supportive housing team. You'll work closely with partners to deliver efficient property and asset management services, resolving issues, managing priorities, and ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective outcomes. Success in this role requires strong people skills, a flexible mindset, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our residents. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract. About the Department The Church of England Pensions Board provide retirement housing and pensions, set by the Church of England, for those who have served or worked for the Church. Our Property Team manage repairs and major works to occupied rental and shared ownership properties located throughout England and Wales (around 1,300 homes in total), along with repairs, grounds maintenance and similar services to a small number of communal areas owned by the Board. What you'll be doing As part of the team, you will manage a specific region and oversee ad hoc daily repairs and major works and any specific projects assigned to you by the Property Services Manager. Budget & Portfolio Management: Oversee a £1M property services budget for repairs and major works across a regional portfolio of 240 properties. Contractor & Partner Coordination : Work with maintenance partners and third-party providers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery. Major Works Oversight : Collaborate with internal teams to assess property needs, manage resident communications, and issue work orders. Procurement & Quotations : Source quotes for various property works including landscaping, renewals, and structural repairs. Regulatory Compliance : Handle insurance claims, planning applications, building control, and statutory notices with internal and external professionals. Resident Engagement : Conduct satisfaction surveys and manage complaints to ensure service quality and fairness. Health & Safety & Safeguarding : Ensure resident safety during works, working closely with housing teams. Contractor Meetings : Organise and document meetings with contractors and consultants, ensuring follow-up on action plans. Transition Management : Support the shift from reactive to planned maintenance while maintaining service continuity. Data & Systems Management : Maintain accurate records, update housing systems, and ensure compliance documentation is complete. Financial Processing : Manage payments, invoices, and accounting processes in collaboration with Finance. About You To be successful in this role, you will need: Substantial experience of working within a Housing and/or Property Services environment Experience in Asset Management Knowledge of building construction and preventative maintenance Experience in delivering a customer-focused service Experience of providing support to residents/tenants Genuine skills in engagement and communication, including negotiation and persuasion. IT Literate with previous experience of using Microsoft Office and SAP Real Estate, Plant Maintenance and Finance platforms Good communication, negotiation and liaison skills Attention to detail, ability to follow defined processes and procedures, and good record keeping. For a full person specification, please see the attached job description. What we offer Your Salary A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary. Your Benefits 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time). We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario, and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance. We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships. Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines. Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest. Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher. Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Property Services Officer with solid experience in property maintenance and management to join our supportive housing team. You'll work closely with partners to deliver efficient property and asset management services, resolving issues, managing priorities, and ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective outcomes. Success in this role requires strong people skills, a flexible mindset, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our residents. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract. About the Department The Church of England Pensions Board provide retirement housing and pensions, set by the Church of England, for those who have served or worked for the Church. Our Property Team manage repairs and major works to occupied rental and shared ownership properties located throughout England and Wales (around 1,300 homes in total), along with repairs, grounds maintenance and similar services to a small number of communal areas owned by the Board. What you'll be doing As part of the team, you will manage a specific region and oversee ad hoc daily repairs and major works and any specific projects assigned to you by the Property Services Manager. Budget & Portfolio Management: Oversee a £1M property services budget for repairs and major works across a regional portfolio of 240 properties. Contractor & Partner Coordination : Work with maintenance partners and third-party providers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery. Major Works Oversight : Collaborate with internal teams to assess property needs, manage resident communications, and issue work orders. Procurement & Quotations : Source quotes for various property works including landscaping, renewals, and structural repairs. Regulatory Compliance : Handle insurance claims, planning applications, building control, and statutory notices with internal and external professionals. Resident Engagement : Conduct satisfaction surveys and manage complaints to ensure service quality and fairness. Health & Safety & Safeguarding : Ensure resident safety during works, working closely with housing teams. Contractor Meetings : Organise and document meetings with contractors and consultants, ensuring follow-up on action plans. Transition Management : Support the shift from reactive to planned maintenance while maintaining service continuity. Data & Systems Management : Maintain accurate records, update housing systems, and ensure compliance documentation is complete. Financial Processing : Manage payments, invoices, and accounting processes in collaboration with Finance. About You To be successful in this role, you will need: Substantial experience of working within a Housing and/or Property Services environment Experience in Asset Management Knowledge of building construction and preventative maintenance Experience in delivering a customer-focused service Experience of providing support to residents/tenants Genuine skills in engagement and communication, including negotiation and persuasion. IT Literate with previous experience of using Microsoft Office and SAP Real Estate, Plant Maintenance and Finance platforms Good communication, negotiation and liaison skills Attention to detail, ability to follow defined processes and procedures, and good record keeping. For a full person specification, please see the attached job description. What we offer Your Salary A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary. Your Benefits 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time). We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario, and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance. We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships. Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines. Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest. Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher. Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.
