Leasehold Officer Northallerton Contract £17.85 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced Leasehold Officer Leasehold officer/Service charge officer Assignment length - 3 months initially with a view to extend Hybrid working - need to be in the office 2-3 days per week initially This role will be mainly based in Selby with flexibility to work in Richmond and Harrogate. This is one of many roles we are currently looking for suitable candidates for visit our website. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage leaseholder accounts, including service charges and ground rents. Ensure compliance with lease agreements and relevant legislation. Maintain accurate records of leasehold properties and agreements Prepare and distribute service charge statements and related documentation Act as the main point of contact for leaseholders, addressing queries and concerns effectively. Investigate and resolve disputes or complaints in a timely manner. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth property operations PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
Aug 15, 2026
Contractor
Leasehold Officer Northallerton Contract £17.85 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced Leasehold Officer Leasehold officer/Service charge officer Assignment length - 3 months initially with a view to extend Hybrid working - need to be in the office 2-3 days per week initially This role will be mainly based in Selby with flexibility to work in Richmond and Harrogate. This is one of many roles we are currently looking for suitable candidates for visit our website. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage leaseholder accounts, including service charges and ground rents. Ensure compliance with lease agreements and relevant legislation. Maintain accurate records of leasehold properties and agreements Prepare and distribute service charge statements and related documentation Act as the main point of contact for leaseholders, addressing queries and concerns effectively. Investigate and resolve disputes or complaints in a timely manner. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth property operations PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
Role Overview We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Leasehold Services Officer to manage leaseholder accounts, administer service charges and ground rents, ensure compliance with lease agreements and legislation, and provide excellent support to leaseholders. Key Responsibilities Manage leaseholder accounts, including service charges and ground rents. Ensure compliance with lease agreements and relevant legislation. Maintain accurate records of leasehold properties and agreements Prepare and distribute service charge statements and related documentation Act as the main point of contact for leaseholders, addressing queries and concerns effectively. Investigate and resolve disputes or complaints in a timely manner. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth property operations Referral Reward OnRecruit is offering 250 for every successful candidate referral. If you know someone suitable for this role, refer them and receive a reward for each successful placement. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below and we will be in touch.
Aug 14, 2026
Contractor
Role Overview We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Leasehold Services Officer to manage leaseholder accounts, administer service charges and ground rents, ensure compliance with lease agreements and legislation, and provide excellent support to leaseholders. Key Responsibilities Manage leaseholder accounts, including service charges and ground rents. Ensure compliance with lease agreements and relevant legislation. Maintain accurate records of leasehold properties and agreements Prepare and distribute service charge statements and related documentation Act as the main point of contact for leaseholders, addressing queries and concerns effectively. Investigate and resolve disputes or complaints in a timely manner. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth property operations Referral Reward OnRecruit is offering 250 for every successful candidate referral. If you know someone suitable for this role, refer them and receive a reward for each successful placement. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below and we will be in touch.
Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Leasehold Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in West Sussex. This is a temporary contract role, paying 30 per hour, offering the chance to join a busy leasehold team at a pivotal time. What you will be doing: Providing information and advice on the management of buildings, leases and the payment of service charges, working closely with colleagues across the team Handling service charge matters, including calculations, billing and resident queries Managing Section 20 consultations for qualifying works and long term agreements Facilitating Right to Buy applications and supporting leaseholders through the process Delivering a full financial and administrative service covering leasehold flats, shared ownership and Right to Buy cases What you will need: Experience in leasehold management or housing services, ideally gained within a local authority or housing association Working knowledge of service charge legislation, Section 20 consultation requirements and Right to Buy processes Strong numeracy and administrative skills, with confidence managing service charge accounts Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain leasehold matters to residents in plain terms An organised, proactive approach to managing a varied caseload If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Marks Consulting Partners specialise in the recruitment of professionals across Property Services, Housing Services, General Practice, Town Planning, Regeneration & Development, and Building Consultancy, working with housing associations, local authorities, and related public sector organisations.
Aug 14, 2026
Seasonal
Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Leasehold Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in West Sussex. This is a temporary contract role, paying 30 per hour, offering the chance to join a busy leasehold team at a pivotal time. What you will be doing: Providing information and advice on the management of buildings, leases and the payment of service charges, working closely with colleagues across the team Handling service charge matters, including calculations, billing and resident queries Managing Section 20 consultations for qualifying works and long term agreements Facilitating Right to Buy applications and supporting leaseholders through the process Delivering a full financial and administrative service covering leasehold flats, shared ownership and Right to Buy cases What you will need: Experience in leasehold management or housing services, ideally gained within a local authority or housing association Working knowledge of service charge legislation, Section 20 consultation requirements and Right to Buy processes Strong numeracy and administrative skills, with confidence managing service charge accounts Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain leasehold matters to residents in plain terms An organised, proactive approach to managing a varied caseload If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Marks Consulting Partners specialise in the recruitment of professionals across Property Services, Housing Services, General Practice, Town Planning, Regeneration & Development, and Building Consultancy, working with housing associations, local authorities, and related public sector organisations.
Your new company A London Local Authority is seeking a customer-focused Resident Liaison Officer to join its Asset Management team. Working closely with the Housing Asset Data Manager, Stock Condition Surveyor and wider Property Services team, you will play a key role in ensuring residents remain informed, engaged and supported throughout property surveys, inspections and planned investment programmes.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional who enjoys building positive relationships with residents whilst helping to improve housing services and property standards across the borough. Your new role As Resident Liaison Officer, you will act as the key point of contact between residents and the Asset Management team, ensuring effective communication regarding stock condition surveys, EPC assessments, property inspections and planned works programmes.You will be responsible for arranging appointments, managing resident enquiries, addressing concerns and ensuring residents receive clear and timely information about upcoming surveys and investment works. The role will require close collaboration with surveyors, contractors and internal stakeholders to help deliver a customer-focused service. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience working as a Resident Liaison Officer, Housing Officer, Customer Liaison Officer or similar role within housing, property or construction. Experience engaging with tenants, leaseholders and residents in a social housing or local authority environment. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage sensitive situations professionally and empathetically. Experience coordinating appointments and managing customer enquiries. Strong administrative and organisational skills. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and housing management systems. Ability to work independently whilst supporting a wider project team. Desirable Knowledge of stock condition surveys and planned maintenance programmes. Experience supporting capital works, retrofit, compliance or asset management projects. Understanding of social housing regulations and customer service best practices. Experience working with diverse communities and vulnerable residents. What you'll get in return Competitive salary package. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Generous annual leave entitlement. Ongoing learning and development opportunities. Opportunity to contribute towards improving homes and services for residents across a major London borough. Supportive and collaborative working environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Your new company A London Local Authority is seeking a customer-focused Resident Liaison Officer to join its Asset Management team. Working closely with the Housing Asset Data Manager, Stock Condition Surveyor and wider Property Services team, you will play a key role in ensuring residents remain informed, engaged and supported throughout property surveys, inspections and planned investment programmes.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional who enjoys building positive relationships with residents whilst helping to improve housing services and property standards across the borough. Your new role As Resident Liaison Officer, you will act as the key point of contact between residents and the Asset Management team, ensuring effective communication regarding stock condition surveys, EPC assessments, property inspections and planned works programmes.You will be responsible for arranging appointments, managing resident enquiries, addressing concerns and ensuring residents receive clear and timely information about upcoming surveys and investment works. The role will require close collaboration with surveyors, contractors and internal stakeholders to help deliver a customer-focused service. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience working as a Resident Liaison Officer, Housing Officer, Customer Liaison Officer or similar role within housing, property or construction. Experience engaging with tenants, leaseholders and residents in a social housing or local authority environment. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage sensitive situations professionally and empathetically. Experience coordinating appointments and managing customer enquiries. Strong administrative and organisational skills. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and housing management systems. Ability to work independently whilst supporting a wider project team. Desirable Knowledge of stock condition surveys and planned maintenance programmes. Experience supporting capital works, retrofit, compliance or asset management projects. Understanding of social housing regulations and customer service best practices. Experience working with diverse communities and vulnerable residents. What you'll get in return Competitive salary package. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Generous annual leave entitlement. Ongoing learning and development opportunities. Opportunity to contribute towards improving homes and services for residents across a major London borough. Supportive and collaborative working environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Peaks & Plains Housing Trust
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Leasehold & Section 20 Officer (Part-Time) - Housing £36,100 per annum (£19,513.50 FTE) Macclesfield Hours per week: Part Time (20 hours per week) We're a housing provider in Macclesfield with over 5,000 properties across East Cheshire and the surrounding areas. We're ambitious with plans to build more homes, regenerate local areas and invest in our properties. We provide housing to those in housing need and aim to be a great landlord for our customers. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Section 20 Officer to join our team and play a key role in managing and administering the Section 20 consultation process for leasehold major works and qualifying long-term agreements. The key responsibilities of the role will be to oversee the Section 20 consultation process, ensuring all statutory requirements and legal timescales are met. You will prepare and issue consultation notices, updates and correspondence to leaseholders, providing clear and accurate information about proposed works, costs, timescales and potential charges. You will act as an important point of contact for leaseholders throughout the consultation and works process, responding to enquiries and concerns and coordinating observations and nominations. You will work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to support the effective delivery of major works programmes, ensuring accurate records are maintained and that consultations, approvals and decisions are properly documented. The role will also involve monitoring costs and supporting the recovery of eligible charges from leaseholders, as well as supporting the management of sinking funds and ensuring contributions and major works expenditure are accurately recorded and communicated. You will also identify and manage risks associated with Section 20 requirements, helping to prevent delays, disputes and potential legal challenges. This is an important role in ensuring the Trust meets its statutory obligations when carrying out leasehold major works and qualifying long-term agreements, whilst providing a transparent, accountable and customer-focused service. We can offer you: 29 days holiday per year plus birthday leave and Bank Holidays A great pension scheme that's tailored to suit your needs A focus on your health and wellbeing, including access to our Health Cash Plan offering a variety of benefits and discounts Training and development opportunities - let us help you reach your career goals A modern office with a friendly working environment Agile working, with the opportunity to work from home alongside regular attendance at our Head Office Occasional site visits across our housing portfolio, mainly covering Macclesfield, Congleton, Knutsford and Wilmslow, with some properties in High Peak, Poynton and Nantwich. To succeed in this role, you will have strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail, with experience of maintaining accurate records, monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedures. You will be customer-focused and confident communicating with leaseholders and internal stakeholders. You will ideally have knowledge and understanding of leasehold legislation, alongside excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills. You will also be self-motivated, flexible and able to adapt to changing workloads and organisational demands. For full requirements of the role, please see the job description attached to the advert. Our values are at the core of everything we do, so we are looking for someone whose values align with ours and who will embed these in everything they do. We are one team with one goal, solution-focused, customer-focused, committed to doing the right thing, and we respect and celebrate our differences. Closing Date: 25th August 2026
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Leasehold & Section 20 Officer (Part-Time) - Housing £36,100 per annum (£19,513.50 FTE) Macclesfield Hours per week: Part Time (20 hours per week) We're a housing provider in Macclesfield with over 5,000 properties across East Cheshire and the surrounding areas. We're ambitious with plans to build more homes, regenerate local areas and invest in our properties. We provide housing to those in housing need and aim to be a great landlord for our customers. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Section 20 Officer to join our team and play a key role in managing and administering the Section 20 consultation process for leasehold major works and qualifying long-term agreements. The key responsibilities of the role will be to oversee the Section 20 consultation process, ensuring all statutory requirements and legal timescales are met. You will prepare and issue consultation notices, updates and correspondence to leaseholders, providing clear and accurate information about proposed works, costs, timescales and potential charges. You will act as an important point of contact for leaseholders throughout the consultation and works process, responding to enquiries and concerns and coordinating observations and nominations. You will work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to support the effective delivery of major works programmes, ensuring accurate records are maintained and that consultations, approvals and decisions are properly documented. The role will also involve monitoring costs and supporting the recovery of eligible charges from leaseholders, as well as supporting the management of sinking funds and ensuring contributions and major works expenditure are accurately recorded and communicated. You will also identify and manage risks associated with Section 20 requirements, helping to prevent delays, disputes and potential legal challenges. This is an important role in ensuring the Trust meets its statutory obligations when carrying out leasehold major works and qualifying long-term agreements, whilst providing a transparent, accountable and customer-focused service. We can offer you: 29 days holiday per year plus birthday leave and Bank Holidays A great pension scheme that's tailored to suit your needs A focus on your health and wellbeing, including access to our Health Cash Plan offering a variety of benefits and discounts Training and development opportunities - let us help you reach your career goals A modern office with a friendly working environment Agile working, with the opportunity to work from home alongside regular attendance at our Head Office Occasional site visits across our housing portfolio, mainly covering Macclesfield, Congleton, Knutsford and Wilmslow, with some properties in High Peak, Poynton and Nantwich. To succeed in this role, you will have strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail, with experience of maintaining accurate records, monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedures. You will be customer-focused and confident communicating with leaseholders and internal stakeholders. You will ideally have knowledge and understanding of leasehold legislation, alongside excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills. You will also be self-motivated, flexible and able to adapt to changing workloads and organisational demands. For full requirements of the role, please see the job description attached to the advert. Our values are at the core of everything we do, so we are looking for someone whose values align with ours and who will embed these in everything they do. We are one team with one goal, solution-focused, customer-focused, committed to doing the right thing, and we respect and celebrate our differences. Closing Date: 25th August 2026
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Section 20 Consultation Officer to join the Home Ownership team at one of Adecco's most improved public sector housing clients in a temporary assignment, initially for three months. This is a full time role for 35 hours each week (Monday to Friday), working hybridly from our client's North London office. As a Section 20 Consultation Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance and effective delivery of major works consultation and billing processes.You will be responsible for preparing and issuing Section 20 consultation notices and major works invoices, ensuring all documentation is accurate and served in line with legislative requirements, company policies and strict statutory timescales.You will: Manage the end-to-end Section 20 consultation process, ensuring consistency, accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation and procedures Provide advice and guidance to colleagues and residents on major works consultation, billing and leaseholder obligations Liaise with leaseholders, resident groups and stakeholders to support understanding and maximise income recovery for major works Prepare documentation and present evidence for First Tier Tribunal or Court proceedings where required Maintain accurate manual and electronic records, ensuring data is up to date and compliant with company standards Monitor performance against targets and contribute to service improvements and process development Investigate enquiries, complaints and Member/MP correspondence, providing clear and timely responses You will take responsibility for managing your workload independently, making informed decisions on complex cases and ensuring all statutory and corporate deadlines are met. About You We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual who can work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.You will: Have experience working in a customer-facing role, providing advice and information to residents or stakeholders Demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail Be able to manage competing priorities and deliver work to strict deadlines Have the ability to review and interpret information and apply policy in a practical and consistent way Be a confident communicator, able to explain complex information clearly and handle challenging conversations professionally Show initiative and take ownership of your caseload, working both independently and collaboratively A working knowledge of leasehold legislation, service charges and major works consultation processes is desirable but not essential You must have: Good standard of literacy and numeracy with strong attention to detail Experience of office administration systems, case management and record keeping Ability to work effectively in a busy, customer-focused environment with changing priorities Experience of responding to enquiries from the public and providing clear, accurate advice Additional Information The role reports to the Home Ownership Manager and has no direct line management responsibility The role may require attendance at evening meetings, tribunal hearings or other company locations You will be expected to support continuous improvement and contribute to service development within the team Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria and who can interview in late July/early August 2026 need apply.
Aug 14, 2026
Seasonal
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Section 20 Consultation Officer to join the Home Ownership team at one of Adecco's most improved public sector housing clients in a temporary assignment, initially for three months. This is a full time role for 35 hours each week (Monday to Friday), working hybridly from our client's North London office. As a Section 20 Consultation Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance and effective delivery of major works consultation and billing processes.You will be responsible for preparing and issuing Section 20 consultation notices and major works invoices, ensuring all documentation is accurate and served in line with legislative requirements, company policies and strict statutory timescales.You will: Manage the end-to-end Section 20 consultation process, ensuring consistency, accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation and procedures Provide advice and guidance to colleagues and residents on major works consultation, billing and leaseholder obligations Liaise with leaseholders, resident groups and stakeholders to support understanding and maximise income recovery for major works Prepare documentation and present evidence for First Tier Tribunal or Court proceedings where required Maintain accurate manual and electronic records, ensuring data is up to date and compliant with company standards Monitor performance against targets and contribute to service improvements and process development Investigate enquiries, complaints and Member/MP correspondence, providing clear and timely responses You will take responsibility for managing your workload independently, making informed decisions on complex cases and ensuring all statutory and corporate deadlines are met. About You We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual who can work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.You will: Have experience working in a customer-facing role, providing advice and information to residents or stakeholders Demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail Be able to manage competing priorities and deliver work to strict deadlines Have the ability to review and interpret information and apply policy in a practical and consistent way Be a confident communicator, able to explain complex information clearly and handle challenging conversations professionally Show initiative and take ownership of your caseload, working both independently and collaboratively A working knowledge of leasehold legislation, service charges and major works consultation processes is desirable but not essential You must have: Good standard of literacy and numeracy with strong attention to detail Experience of office administration systems, case management and record keeping Ability to work effectively in a busy, customer-focused environment with changing priorities Experience of responding to enquiries from the public and providing clear, accurate advice Additional Information The role reports to the Home Ownership Manager and has no direct line management responsibility The role may require attendance at evening meetings, tribunal hearings or other company locations You will be expected to support continuous improvement and contribute to service development within the team Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria and who can interview in late July/early August 2026 need apply.
Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Leasehold Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in West Sussex. This is a temporary contract role, paying £30 per hour, offering the chance to join a busy leasehold team at a pivotal time. What you will be doing: Providing information and advice on the management of buildings, leases and the payment of service charges, working closely with colleagues across the team Handling service charge matters, including calculations, billing and resident queries Managing Section 20 consultations for qualifying works and long term agreements Facilitating Right to Buy applications and supporting leaseholders through the process Delivering a full financial and administrative service covering leasehold flats, shared ownership and Right to Buy cases What you will need: Experience in leasehold management or housing services, ideally gained within a local authority or housing association Working knowledge of service charge legislation, Section 20 consultation requirements and Right to Buy processes Strong numeracy and administrative skills, with confidence managing service charge accounts Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain leasehold matters to residents in plain terms An organised, proactive approach to managing a varied caseload If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Marks Consulting Partners specialise in the recruitment of professionals across Property Services, Housing Services, General Practice, Town Planning, Regeneration & Development, and Building Consultancy, working with housing associations, local authorities, and related public sector organisations.
Aug 14, 2026
Seasonal
Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Leasehold Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in West Sussex. This is a temporary contract role, paying £30 per hour, offering the chance to join a busy leasehold team at a pivotal time. What you will be doing: Providing information and advice on the management of buildings, leases and the payment of service charges, working closely with colleagues across the team Handling service charge matters, including calculations, billing and resident queries Managing Section 20 consultations for qualifying works and long term agreements Facilitating Right to Buy applications and supporting leaseholders through the process Delivering a full financial and administrative service covering leasehold flats, shared ownership and Right to Buy cases What you will need: Experience in leasehold management or housing services, ideally gained within a local authority or housing association Working knowledge of service charge legislation, Section 20 consultation requirements and Right to Buy processes Strong numeracy and administrative skills, with confidence managing service charge accounts Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain leasehold matters to residents in plain terms An organised, proactive approach to managing a varied caseload If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Marks Consulting Partners specialise in the recruitment of professionals across Property Services, Housing Services, General Practice, Town Planning, Regeneration & Development, and Building Consultancy, working with housing associations, local authorities, and related public sector organisations.
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a specialist Generic Housing Officer to join one of Adecco Public Sector's most improved housing clients in a permanent post. The salary is paying £42,000 per annum, and it's a non car driving role. In addition, office attendance will be hybrid (2 days each week).The post holder will be hybrid working (our client's head office is near King's Cross station in Central London) and expected to own a patch of only 300 units around the areas of Bexley, Brent, Haringey, Croydon, Surbiton and some areas of Kent (14 miles south east of Central London but still within the M25) which will include leasehold but mainly general needs homes. You will be expected to seek out solutions for all customers whatever their needs and will need to be able to think independently and creatively. You will work closely with residents, colleagues, external agencies and contractors to maintain high standards of service delivery and sustainment of tenancies.Reporting directly into the Head of Housing, this is a full time post (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and is a key role within our client's small business. The successful candidate will be expected to have knowledge of/experience in: Providing a professional and knowledgeable estate and facilities service to residents in a range of tenures and resolve issues efficiently and effectively. Estate Inspections: Inspecting and grading communal areas and estates, raising and following up on appropriate corrective actions to customer resolution. Estate and facilities management: Providing a responsive and efficient estate, block and facilities management service to ensure residents' communal areas and neighbourhoods are pleasant, well-maintained and safe places to live. Service Charges: Understanding all services and charges provided to estates, properties and communal areas and checking the quality of services provided to ensure these represent value for money. Rent Arrears: Chasing residents for any arrears, and attending court if necessary. ASB: Tackling and reducing the effects of anti-social behaviour on estates and in communal areas. Ensuring agents comply with contractual obligations and monitor the quality of work. Housing sector knowledge: including knowledge around property management, service charges, health and safety, personal safety and working with vulnerable people. Monitoring the financial costs of managing properties and scrutinise service charges (desirable). Previous experience of working in housing management in a regulated social housing environment (preferably at a small Housing Association, although this is not essential), as well as a good understanding of housing legislation and regulation, tenancy rights and landlord responsibilities would be highly desirable. Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria, and can start on short notice (1 month's notice period maximum) need apply for this role as the client is keen to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and conduct interviews in late July/early August 2026.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a specialist Generic Housing Officer to join one of Adecco Public Sector's most improved housing clients in a permanent post. The salary is paying £42,000 per annum, and it's a non car driving role. In addition, office attendance will be hybrid (2 days each week).The post holder will be hybrid working (our client's head office is near King's Cross station in Central London) and expected to own a patch of only 300 units around the areas of Bexley, Brent, Haringey, Croydon, Surbiton and some areas of Kent (14 miles south east of Central London but still within the M25) which will include leasehold but mainly general needs homes. You will be expected to seek out solutions for all customers whatever their needs and will need to be able to think independently and creatively. You will work closely with residents, colleagues, external agencies and contractors to maintain high standards of service delivery and sustainment of tenancies.Reporting directly into the Head of Housing, this is a full time post (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and is a key role within our client's small business. The successful candidate will be expected to have knowledge of/experience in: Providing a professional and knowledgeable estate and facilities service to residents in a range of tenures and resolve issues efficiently and effectively. Estate Inspections: Inspecting and grading communal areas and estates, raising and following up on appropriate corrective actions to customer resolution. Estate and facilities management: Providing a responsive and efficient estate, block and facilities management service to ensure residents' communal areas and neighbourhoods are pleasant, well-maintained and safe places to live. Service Charges: Understanding all services and charges provided to estates, properties and communal areas and checking the quality of services provided to ensure these represent value for money. Rent Arrears: Chasing residents for any arrears, and attending court if necessary. ASB: Tackling and reducing the effects of anti-social behaviour on estates and in communal areas. Ensuring agents comply with contractual obligations and monitor the quality of work. Housing sector knowledge: including knowledge around property management, service charges, health and safety, personal safety and working with vulnerable people. Monitoring the financial costs of managing properties and scrutinise service charges (desirable). Previous experience of working in housing management in a regulated social housing environment (preferably at a small Housing Association, although this is not essential), as well as a good understanding of housing legislation and regulation, tenancy rights and landlord responsibilities would be highly desirable. Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria, and can start on short notice (1 month's notice period maximum) need apply for this role as the client is keen to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and conduct interviews in late July/early August 2026.
Purpose of the Job To be part of the maintenance and repairs team responsible for the responsive repairs functions for a portfolio of approximately 5,000 social housing units, including estate environs and liabilities to leaseholders. The role involves assisting with investigations and identification of defects and remedial works to properties. The role will also oversee the progress of repairs projects being carried out by contractors. 1. Undertake inspections and surveys following requests for repairs, including visits to tenanted properties to undertake surveys or to enable accurate programmes of work to be planned. 2. Provide specific advice with regards to, technical defects, damp, specification work, estimates and labour requirements and health & safety relating to project work. 3. Carry out any necessary contract documentation, correspondence and measurement/re-measurement as directed. Update repairs histories as required, maintain records of work undertaken and ensure that proper information is recorded and available for others to use. 4. Be responsible for the preparation and submission of survey reports and estimates and ordering of works, ensuring good value and commercial feasibility have been considered. 5.Engage specialist services and contractors in line with the procurement rules. 6. Support the Area Manager in monitoring and overseeing progress of works being carried out by contractors or DLO and undertake post inspections to ensure the work is to a good standard and is compliant with H&S and statutory regulations to ensure inconvenience to residents is kept to a minimum.
Aug 13, 2026
Seasonal
Purpose of the Job To be part of the maintenance and repairs team responsible for the responsive repairs functions for a portfolio of approximately 5,000 social housing units, including estate environs and liabilities to leaseholders. The role involves assisting with investigations and identification of defects and remedial works to properties. The role will also oversee the progress of repairs projects being carried out by contractors. 1. Undertake inspections and surveys following requests for repairs, including visits to tenanted properties to undertake surveys or to enable accurate programmes of work to be planned. 2. Provide specific advice with regards to, technical defects, damp, specification work, estimates and labour requirements and health & safety relating to project work. 3. Carry out any necessary contract documentation, correspondence and measurement/re-measurement as directed. Update repairs histories as required, maintain records of work undertaken and ensure that proper information is recorded and available for others to use. 4. Be responsible for the preparation and submission of survey reports and estimates and ordering of works, ensuring good value and commercial feasibility have been considered. 5.Engage specialist services and contractors in line with the procurement rules. 6. Support the Area Manager in monitoring and overseeing progress of works being carried out by contractors or DLO and undertake post inspections to ensure the work is to a good standard and is compliant with H&S and statutory regulations to ensure inconvenience to residents is kept to a minimum.
Customer Service & Dispute Officer Location: Hackney E8 Service: Homeownership Services Hybrid Start: ASAP Length: 3 Months + Pay: 21.53 Per Hour PAYE/ 29.01 Per Hour Umbrella Working Pattern: Full-time (including occasional evening/weekend work) About the Role Are you a proactive customer service professional with a knack for resolving complex disputes and a strong understanding of leasehold management? The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a Leasehold Customer Service & Dispute Officer to join our dynamic Homeownership Services team. In this pivotal role, you will be the front-line champion for leaseholders, shared owners, and freeholders across the borough. You will deliver high-quality, sensitive, and effective resolution to enquiries, formal complaints, and service charge disputes, ensuring our residents receive outstanding support while protecting the Council's interests. Key Responsibilities Dispute Resolution & Enquiry Management: Lead on investigating and resolving a broad range of enquiries, formal complaints, and disputes regarding service charges (estimates, actuals, major works), ground rents, shared ownership, and reserve funds. Legal & Court Representation: Represent the London Borough of Hackney at County Courts and Tribunals regarding disputes, challenges, and lease breaches. Consents & Statutory Processes: Process and manage leaseholder applications for alterations, sub-letting, pet consents, and running home businesses, liaising with surveyors, planning, building control, and legal teams. Resident Engagement & Events: Organize and participate in resident events, focus groups, surgeries, and meetings (including Neighbourhood/Estate Committees) to boost homeowner satisfaction and improve engagement. Safeguarding & Support: Identify vulnerable residents, make multi-agency referrals, and arrange appropriate support while ensuring safeguarding protocols are followed. Financial & Administrative Accuracy: Interpret lease terms, update property/account databases, process financial adjustments (write-offs, refunds, account reconciliations), and ensure compliance with safety standards (e.g., Gas and Electrical Safety enforcement). What We Are Looking For Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Strong working knowledge of Right to Buy (RTB), housing, service charge legislation, and legal dispute resolution processes. Proven track record of successfully resolving customer disputes and complex cases within a public-facing environment. Experience monitoring and achieving key operational targets while working under tight deadlines. Essential Skills & Abilities Customer Service & Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate, de-escalate, and resolve customer grievances empathetically and efficiently. Analytical & Financial Numeracy: Strong numerical ability to accurately calculate balances, prepare financial statements, and review repayment agreements. IT & Technical Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools (especially Excel, Access, Google Sheets, and Google Forms). Organization & Detail: Exceptional attention to detail, strong organization skills for diary/events management, and the ability to maintain accurate digital and manual records. Self-Motivated & Adaptable: Capable of prioritizing your own workload, working independently, and collaborating positively within a team environment. Council Values & Requirements A demonstrated commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and continuous organizational learning. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends to attend meetings or resident events. Why Join Hackney? At the London Borough of Hackney, we are committed to building a fairer, greener borough. We offer a supportive culture focused on learning, empowerment, and continuous improvement, where your work directly impacts the daily lives of local residents. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Aug 13, 2026
Seasonal
Customer Service & Dispute Officer Location: Hackney E8 Service: Homeownership Services Hybrid Start: ASAP Length: 3 Months + Pay: 21.53 Per Hour PAYE/ 29.01 Per Hour Umbrella Working Pattern: Full-time (including occasional evening/weekend work) About the Role Are you a proactive customer service professional with a knack for resolving complex disputes and a strong understanding of leasehold management? The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a Leasehold Customer Service & Dispute Officer to join our dynamic Homeownership Services team. In this pivotal role, you will be the front-line champion for leaseholders, shared owners, and freeholders across the borough. You will deliver high-quality, sensitive, and effective resolution to enquiries, formal complaints, and service charge disputes, ensuring our residents receive outstanding support while protecting the Council's interests. Key Responsibilities Dispute Resolution & Enquiry Management: Lead on investigating and resolving a broad range of enquiries, formal complaints, and disputes regarding service charges (estimates, actuals, major works), ground rents, shared ownership, and reserve funds. Legal & Court Representation: Represent the London Borough of Hackney at County Courts and Tribunals regarding disputes, challenges, and lease breaches. Consents & Statutory Processes: Process and manage leaseholder applications for alterations, sub-letting, pet consents, and running home businesses, liaising with surveyors, planning, building control, and legal teams. Resident Engagement & Events: Organize and participate in resident events, focus groups, surgeries, and meetings (including Neighbourhood/Estate Committees) to boost homeowner satisfaction and improve engagement. Safeguarding & Support: Identify vulnerable residents, make multi-agency referrals, and arrange appropriate support while ensuring safeguarding protocols are followed. Financial & Administrative Accuracy: Interpret lease terms, update property/account databases, process financial adjustments (write-offs, refunds, account reconciliations), and ensure compliance with safety standards (e.g., Gas and Electrical Safety enforcement). What We Are Looking For Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Strong working knowledge of Right to Buy (RTB), housing, service charge legislation, and legal dispute resolution processes. Proven track record of successfully resolving customer disputes and complex cases within a public-facing environment. Experience monitoring and achieving key operational targets while working under tight deadlines. Essential Skills & Abilities Customer Service & Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate, de-escalate, and resolve customer grievances empathetically and efficiently. Analytical & Financial Numeracy: Strong numerical ability to accurately calculate balances, prepare financial statements, and review repayment agreements. IT & Technical Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools (especially Excel, Access, Google Sheets, and Google Forms). Organization & Detail: Exceptional attention to detail, strong organization skills for diary/events management, and the ability to maintain accurate digital and manual records. Self-Motivated & Adaptable: Capable of prioritizing your own workload, working independently, and collaborating positively within a team environment. Council Values & Requirements A demonstrated commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and continuous organizational learning. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends to attend meetings or resident events. Why Join Hackney? At the London Borough of Hackney, we are committed to building a fairer, greener borough. We offer a supportive culture focused on learning, empowerment, and continuous improvement, where your work directly impacts the daily lives of local residents. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Location: Lewisham, London Employment Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week Salary: 32,000 per annum Car Allowance: 4,500 per annum Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence required About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to join our team on a permanent basis, covering projects across Lewisham . As a Resident Liaison Officer, you will be the key point of contact between residents, the client, contractors, and site teams. You will play an important role in ensuring residents are kept informed, supported, and treated with professionalism throughout the delivery of works. This is a customer-focused role requiring someone who is confident communicating with a wide range of residents, able to resolve issues effectively, and comfortable working across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for residents throughout the works. Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, tenants, leaseholders, clients, and site teams. Provide residents with clear and timely information regarding planned and ongoing works. Carry out resident visits, introductions, consultations, and welfare checks where required. Manage resident queries, concerns, and complaints professionally and efficiently. Liaise closely with site managers and operational teams to resolve resident issues. Arrange and manage access to properties, helping to minimise delays and aborted appointments. Identify vulnerable residents and ensure appropriate support and communication are provided. Keep accurate records of resident communications, appointments, complaints, access arrangements, and feedback. Assist with resident meetings, newsletters, letters, surveys, and other engagement activities. Ensure residents are informed of changes to programmes, works, or access arrangements. Monitor resident satisfaction and obtain feedback throughout the project. Escalate issues appropriately and ensure complaints are dealt with in line with company and client procedures. Work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, housing teams, site management, and other stakeholders. Promote a positive customer experience and maintain high standards of professionalism at all times. About You We are looking for someone who is: Experienced in a Resident Liaison Officer, Tenant Liaison Officer, Customer Liaison Officer , or similar customer-facing position. Ideally experienced within construction, social housing, refurbishment, planned maintenance, or property services . Confident communicating with residents from a wide range of backgrounds. Professional, approachable, and empathetic. Organised and able to manage multiple priorities. Proactive and able to resolve problems effectively. Confident dealing with complaints and potentially challenging situations. Comfortable working independently while also being part of a wider project team. IT literate and able to maintain accurate records. In possession of a full UK driving licence and able to travel across Lewisham and surrounding areas. Package 32,000 basic salary 4,500 annual car allowance Permanent contract 5 days per week Work covering Lewisham and surrounding areas Full UK driving licence required
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Location: Lewisham, London Employment Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week Salary: 32,000 per annum Car Allowance: 4,500 per annum Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence required About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to join our team on a permanent basis, covering projects across Lewisham . As a Resident Liaison Officer, you will be the key point of contact between residents, the client, contractors, and site teams. You will play an important role in ensuring residents are kept informed, supported, and treated with professionalism throughout the delivery of works. This is a customer-focused role requiring someone who is confident communicating with a wide range of residents, able to resolve issues effectively, and comfortable working across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for residents throughout the works. Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, tenants, leaseholders, clients, and site teams. Provide residents with clear and timely information regarding planned and ongoing works. Carry out resident visits, introductions, consultations, and welfare checks where required. Manage resident queries, concerns, and complaints professionally and efficiently. Liaise closely with site managers and operational teams to resolve resident issues. Arrange and manage access to properties, helping to minimise delays and aborted appointments. Identify vulnerable residents and ensure appropriate support and communication are provided. Keep accurate records of resident communications, appointments, complaints, access arrangements, and feedback. Assist with resident meetings, newsletters, letters, surveys, and other engagement activities. Ensure residents are informed of changes to programmes, works, or access arrangements. Monitor resident satisfaction and obtain feedback throughout the project. Escalate issues appropriately and ensure complaints are dealt with in line with company and client procedures. Work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, housing teams, site management, and other stakeholders. Promote a positive customer experience and maintain high standards of professionalism at all times. About You We are looking for someone who is: Experienced in a Resident Liaison Officer, Tenant Liaison Officer, Customer Liaison Officer , or similar customer-facing position. Ideally experienced within construction, social housing, refurbishment, planned maintenance, or property services . Confident communicating with residents from a wide range of backgrounds. Professional, approachable, and empathetic. Organised and able to manage multiple priorities. Proactive and able to resolve problems effectively. Confident dealing with complaints and potentially challenging situations. Comfortable working independently while also being part of a wider project team. IT literate and able to maintain accurate records. In possession of a full UK driving licence and able to travel across Lewisham and surrounding areas. Package 32,000 basic salary 4,500 annual car allowance Permanent contract 5 days per week Work covering Lewisham and surrounding areas Full UK driving licence required
Salary: £43,082 per annum plus opportunity to earn up to 5% performance related pay Contract: Full-time, permanent Location: Hale Village, London, N17 Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London. We have an opportunity for an experienced individual to join our Homeownership Services team and manage the day-to-day functions of homeownership services and transactions. You will provide a highly proactive and customer-focused resales and staircasing service, which will include remortgages, probate enquiries, freehold/leasehold disposals, solicitor enquiries, lease extensions/variations, and repossessions/forfeitures. With proven experience and working knowledge in property transactions, residential conveyancing and a variety of homeownership products and current housing legislation, you will have a proven track record of providing customer service to a range of customers in a housing environment, along with good administration and IT skills and good planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage a large and varied workload. In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. You'll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes' walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale. For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. Closing date: 23:59 on Tuesday 25 August 2026. Interviews will be held in person at our offices in Hale Village on Wednesday 2 September 2026. Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Salary: £43,082 per annum plus opportunity to earn up to 5% performance related pay Contract: Full-time, permanent Location: Hale Village, London, N17 Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London. We have an opportunity for an experienced individual to join our Homeownership Services team and manage the day-to-day functions of homeownership services and transactions. You will provide a highly proactive and customer-focused resales and staircasing service, which will include remortgages, probate enquiries, freehold/leasehold disposals, solicitor enquiries, lease extensions/variations, and repossessions/forfeitures. With proven experience and working knowledge in property transactions, residential conveyancing and a variety of homeownership products and current housing legislation, you will have a proven track record of providing customer service to a range of customers in a housing environment, along with good administration and IT skills and good planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage a large and varied workload. In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. You'll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes' walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale. For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. Closing date: 23:59 on Tuesday 25 August 2026. Interviews will be held in person at our offices in Hale Village on Wednesday 2 September 2026. Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Repairs Officer Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire We are recruiting for a Repairs Officer to support the delivery of high-quality housing repairs and maintenance services. The successful candidate will oversee repairs programmes, supervise contractors and trades operatives, carry out inspections, ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, and deliver excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities Manage responsive repairs, maintenance works, and compliance activities. Conduct pre- and post-inspections to ensure quality standards are met. Supervise contractors and trades staff, monitoring performance and productivity. Prepare specifications, reports, and technical documentation. Ensure compliance with health and safety, building regulations, and council procedures. Monitor budgets, performance indicators, and service delivery targets. Build strong relationships with tenants, contractors, and stakeholders. Essential Requirements Experience within property maintenance, housing repairs, or construction. Knowledge of health and safety legislation and property maintenance practices. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. Full UK driving licence. Experience managing repairs, voids, planned maintenance, or capital works. Team supervision, contractor management, and budget control experience. Knowledge of asbestos procedures, CDM regulations, and leaseholder legislation. Gas-related qualifications or compliance knowledge.
Aug 10, 2026
Seasonal
Repairs Officer Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire We are recruiting for a Repairs Officer to support the delivery of high-quality housing repairs and maintenance services. The successful candidate will oversee repairs programmes, supervise contractors and trades operatives, carry out inspections, ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, and deliver excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities Manage responsive repairs, maintenance works, and compliance activities. Conduct pre- and post-inspections to ensure quality standards are met. Supervise contractors and trades staff, monitoring performance and productivity. Prepare specifications, reports, and technical documentation. Ensure compliance with health and safety, building regulations, and council procedures. Monitor budgets, performance indicators, and service delivery targets. Build strong relationships with tenants, contractors, and stakeholders. Essential Requirements Experience within property maintenance, housing repairs, or construction. Knowledge of health and safety legislation and property maintenance practices. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. Full UK driving licence. Experience managing repairs, voids, planned maintenance, or capital works. Team supervision, contractor management, and budget control experience. Knowledge of asbestos procedures, CDM regulations, and leaseholder legislation. Gas-related qualifications or compliance knowledge.
Housing Officer Location: Greenham Office (1 day per week) with travel across local areas Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum Working Pattern: Hybrid working available Are you passionate about creating thriving communities and delivering outstanding customer service? We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Housing Officer to join our established team of Housing, ASB, and Scheme Officers. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a varied and rewarding role where you'll have the autonomy to manage your own diary, balancing time between home working, the office, and engaging directly with customers and partner organisations across your local area. The Role As a Housing Officer , you will be a visible presence within your communities, building strong relationships with residents, colleagues, and external agencies to deliver high-quality housing management services. You'll play a key role in tenancy, leasehold, and neighbourhood management, ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and focused on achieving positive outcomes for customers. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality tenancy, leasehold, and neighbourhood management services across your locality. Act as a trusted point of contact for residents, providing advice, support, and guidance. Build and maintain effective relationships with local authorities, community groups, contractors, and partner agencies. Utilise data and insight to improve service delivery and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Support neighbourhood initiatives and community improvements, ensuring customer feedback helps shape services. Maintain accurate customer records and ensure information is managed responsibly and in line with data protection requirements. Champion organisational values, promoting collaboration, inclusion, and a customer-first culture. About You To be successful in this role, you'll have: Experience within housing management, tenancy management, leasehold services, or neighbourhood management. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve complex situations. A collaborative approach and experience working with a range of internal teams and external stakeholders. Strong knowledge of landlord services and housing management practices. A customer-focused mindset with a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes. Confidence using digital systems and technology to support effective service delivery. A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage a varied workload independently.
Aug 10, 2026
Full time
Housing Officer Location: Greenham Office (1 day per week) with travel across local areas Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 per annum Working Pattern: Hybrid working available Are you passionate about creating thriving communities and delivering outstanding customer service? We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Housing Officer to join our established team of Housing, ASB, and Scheme Officers. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a varied and rewarding role where you'll have the autonomy to manage your own diary, balancing time between home working, the office, and engaging directly with customers and partner organisations across your local area. The Role As a Housing Officer , you will be a visible presence within your communities, building strong relationships with residents, colleagues, and external agencies to deliver high-quality housing management services. You'll play a key role in tenancy, leasehold, and neighbourhood management, ensuring services are responsive, compliant, and focused on achieving positive outcomes for customers. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality tenancy, leasehold, and neighbourhood management services across your locality. Act as a trusted point of contact for residents, providing advice, support, and guidance. Build and maintain effective relationships with local authorities, community groups, contractors, and partner agencies. Utilise data and insight to improve service delivery and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Support neighbourhood initiatives and community improvements, ensuring customer feedback helps shape services. Maintain accurate customer records and ensure information is managed responsibly and in line with data protection requirements. Champion organisational values, promoting collaboration, inclusion, and a customer-first culture. About You To be successful in this role, you'll have: Experience within housing management, tenancy management, leasehold services, or neighbourhood management. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve complex situations. A collaborative approach and experience working with a range of internal teams and external stakeholders. Strong knowledge of landlord services and housing management practices. A customer-focused mindset with a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes. Confidence using digital systems and technology to support effective service delivery. A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage a varied workload independently.
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Section 20 Consultation Officer to join the Home Ownership team at one of Adecco's most improved public sector housing clients in a temporary assignment, initially for three months. This is a full time role for 35 hours each week (Monday to Friday), working hybridly from our client's North London office. As a Section 20 Consultation Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance and effective delivery of major works consultation and billing processes. You will be responsible for preparing and issuing Section 20 consultation notices and major works invoices, ensuring all documentation is accurate and served in line with legislative requirements, company policies and strict statutory timescales. You will: Manage the end-to-end Section 20 consultation process, ensuring consistency, accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation and procedures Provide advice and guidance to colleagues and residents on major works consultation, billing and leaseholder obligations Liaise with leaseholders, resident groups and stakeholders to support understanding and maximise income recovery for major works Prepare documentation and present evidence for First Tier Tribunal or Court proceedings where required Maintain accurate manual and electronic records, ensuring data is up to date and compliant with company standards Monitor performance against targets and contribute to service improvements and process development Investigate enquiries, complaints and Member/MP correspondence, providing clear and timely responses You will take responsibility for managing your workload independently, making informed decisions on complex cases and ensuring all statutory and corporate deadlines are met. About You We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual who can work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. You will: Have experience working in a customer-facing role, providing advice and information to residents or stakeholders Demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail Be able to manage competing priorities and deliver work to strict deadlines Have the ability to review and interpret information and apply policy in a practical and consistent way Be a confident communicator, able to explain complex information clearly and handle challenging conversations professionally Show initiative and take ownership of your caseload, working both independently and collaboratively A working knowledge of leasehold legislation, service charges and major works consultation processes is desirable but not essential You must have: Good standard of literacy and numeracy with strong attention to detail Experience of office administration systems, case management and record keeping Ability to work effectively in a busy, customer-focused environment with changing priorities Experience of responding to enquiries from the public and providing clear, accurate advice Additional Information The role reports to the Home Ownership Manager and has no direct line management responsibility The role may require attendance at evening meetings, tribunal hearings or other company locations You will be expected to support continuous improvement and contribute to service development within the team Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria and who can interview in late July/early August 2026 need apply.
Aug 08, 2026
Seasonal
A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Section 20 Consultation Officer to join the Home Ownership team at one of Adecco's most improved public sector housing clients in a temporary assignment, initially for three months. This is a full time role for 35 hours each week (Monday to Friday), working hybridly from our client's North London office. As a Section 20 Consultation Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance and effective delivery of major works consultation and billing processes. You will be responsible for preparing and issuing Section 20 consultation notices and major works invoices, ensuring all documentation is accurate and served in line with legislative requirements, company policies and strict statutory timescales. You will: Manage the end-to-end Section 20 consultation process, ensuring consistency, accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation and procedures Provide advice and guidance to colleagues and residents on major works consultation, billing and leaseholder obligations Liaise with leaseholders, resident groups and stakeholders to support understanding and maximise income recovery for major works Prepare documentation and present evidence for First Tier Tribunal or Court proceedings where required Maintain accurate manual and electronic records, ensuring data is up to date and compliant with company standards Monitor performance against targets and contribute to service improvements and process development Investigate enquiries, complaints and Member/MP correspondence, providing clear and timely responses You will take responsibility for managing your workload independently, making informed decisions on complex cases and ensuring all statutory and corporate deadlines are met. About You We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused individual who can work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. You will: Have experience working in a customer-facing role, providing advice and information to residents or stakeholders Demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail Be able to manage competing priorities and deliver work to strict deadlines Have the ability to review and interpret information and apply policy in a practical and consistent way Be a confident communicator, able to explain complex information clearly and handle challenging conversations professionally Show initiative and take ownership of your caseload, working both independently and collaboratively A working knowledge of leasehold legislation, service charges and major works consultation processes is desirable but not essential You must have: Good standard of literacy and numeracy with strong attention to detail Experience of office administration systems, case management and record keeping Ability to work effectively in a busy, customer-focused environment with changing priorities Experience of responding to enquiries from the public and providing clear, accurate advice Additional Information The role reports to the Home Ownership Manager and has no direct line management responsibility The role may require attendance at evening meetings, tribunal hearings or other company locations You will be expected to support continuous improvement and contribute to service development within the team Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria and who can interview in late July/early August 2026 need apply.
Role Overview: Noble Recruiting have an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client for a Service Charge & Rent Officer to take a lead role in managing service charge and rent processes across a housing portfolio of 7,000+ homes , including homeowners, freeholders, estates, and garages. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate administration, compliance, and clear communication of service charges and rent applications, while working collaboratively across departments and with external managing agents. Key Responsibilities: Liaise with internal departments (e.g., Housing, Asset) to gather data and ensure budgets accurately reflect service delivery costs Issue annual rent and service charge notifications in line with regulatory requirements and best practice Provide clear, transparent breakdowns of charges, including explanations for cost changes Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., Leasehold Reform Act, Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Housing Acts) Manage estate-based charges, utility billing, and service charge arrangements Ensure all statutory obligations are met, including service charge certification and reporting Work with and oversee third-party managing agents where applicable Support policy and procedural updates in line with legislative changes Requirements: Education & Qualifications: Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) Evidence of continuous professional development CIH Level 2 (or above), or working towards (desirable) Experience: Proven experience in service charges, rents, or similar roles within housing/property management Experience managing complex service charges, estate charges, and diverse rent models Strong understanding of leasehold management and Section 20 consultation processes Experience managing external agents and stakeholder relationships Background in customer-facing environments with KPI delivery Experience implementing system or process changes Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing legislation Experience maintaining policies and responding to regulatory changes Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong knowledge of service charge legislation, rents, and housing policy Ability to interpret leases, tenancies, and legal frameworks Strong financial skills (budgeting, forecasting, modelling) Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, plain English Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and housing systems Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Personal Attributes: Collaborative and relationship-focused approach Strong organisational and time management skills Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills Resilient and professional in handling challenging situations Please Note : This role subject to a Basic DBS check Important Notice Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an Equal Opportunities Employer. With over 17 years of industry experience, we specialise in permanent recruitment and the provision of temporary workers. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Noble Recruiting Limited. For further details on how we manage applicant data, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website. Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Noble Recruiting have an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client for a Service Charge & Rent Officer to take a lead role in managing service charge and rent processes across a housing portfolio of 7,000+ homes , including homeowners, freeholders, estates, and garages. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate administration, compliance, and clear communication of service charges and rent applications, while working collaboratively across departments and with external managing agents. Key Responsibilities: Liaise with internal departments (e.g., Housing, Asset) to gather data and ensure budgets accurately reflect service delivery costs Issue annual rent and service charge notifications in line with regulatory requirements and best practice Provide clear, transparent breakdowns of charges, including explanations for cost changes Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., Leasehold Reform Act, Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Housing Acts) Manage estate-based charges, utility billing, and service charge arrangements Ensure all statutory obligations are met, including service charge certification and reporting Work with and oversee third-party managing agents where applicable Support policy and procedural updates in line with legislative changes Requirements: Education & Qualifications: Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) Evidence of continuous professional development CIH Level 2 (or above), or working towards (desirable) Experience: Proven experience in service charges, rents, or similar roles within housing/property management Experience managing complex service charges, estate charges, and diverse rent models Strong understanding of leasehold management and Section 20 consultation processes Experience managing external agents and stakeholder relationships Background in customer-facing environments with KPI delivery Experience implementing system or process changes Knowledge of welfare benefits and housing legislation Experience maintaining policies and responding to regulatory changes Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong knowledge of service charge legislation, rents, and housing policy Ability to interpret leases, tenancies, and legal frameworks Strong financial skills (budgeting, forecasting, modelling) Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, plain English Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and housing systems Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Personal Attributes: Collaborative and relationship-focused approach Strong organisational and time management skills Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills Resilient and professional in handling challenging situations Please Note : This role subject to a Basic DBS check Important Notice Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an Equal Opportunities Employer. With over 17 years of industry experience, we specialise in permanent recruitment and the provision of temporary workers. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Noble Recruiting Limited. For further details on how we manage applicant data, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website. Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.
Housing Officer: Tenancy & ASB Specialist known internally as a Local Housing Manager Location: Clapham Park, SW2 4AX Salary Banding: £41,237 - £43,406 This role We are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Local Housing Manager to be predominantly office based and out on the patch, you will manage and coordinate excellent housing and estate services within a defined geographical patch. The patch is predominantly in Southwark but includes parts of Lambeth and Lewisham. You will be accountable, customer facing and representative of MTVH across all tenures including rented, shared ownership and leasehold customers, although you will be responsible for our rented customers only. Co-ordination of internal and external services to meet the diverse needs of our customers, delivering services that meet individual and local needs to a high standard is essential. Participation in local initiatives to support the community with their initiatives is necessary and may involve weekend work but this is not common. You will seek continuous improvement with a view to providing an excellent service to residents. You will be required to manage our relationship with the Local Authority and other Housing Association partners. You will be the point of contact for customers with respect to complaints, estate services, tenancy management, tenancy enforcement and lettings management. What you'll need to succeed : Essential car user Experience of working in a social housing setting is essential Experience of tenancy enforcement and managing a high case load of ASB alongside strong record keeping Whilst good working knowledge of housing practice, housing law and the principles of service charge management is essential; to really succeed it will be your values and passion that will set you apart. At MTVH our values of care, dare and collaborate run through all that we do, we're looking for people who can demonstrate these behaviours every day of the week. At a time of continuing change, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to adapt and be flexible Ability to collaborate, network and be a strong team player Experience of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, presenting with complex or challenging needs is essential Experience of excellent administration skills & analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements Attention to detail and accuracy in writing, reporting and numeracy Experience of dealing with customers face to face and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing Ability to self-manage a varied and demanding workload, prioritising and organising too A self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge, shows innovation, initiative, empathy & passion The ability to manage and report on projects against agreed targets Must possess excellent office management skills, managing inboxes, keys etc Must be willing to work flexible hours as required Desirable Housing qualification To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete a Basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. This will be renewed on a 3 year basis and the cost of this service is paid for by MTVH. Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England. We also offer a range of care and support services. Our specialist areas include older people, mental health and transitional services which provide intensive support to marginalised or vulnerable people. We deliver training programmes, events and activities for our residents, designed to boost employment opportunities and foster stronger communities. A member of the National Housing Federation the G15 ? which represents London?s largest housing associations ? we influence policy for the benefits of our residents and the wider sector. In October 2018 like minded housing associations Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing formally completed a partnership to form Metropolitan Thames Valley. We came together because we want to improve the services we provide and do more in our communities. We?ll do this by listening to our customers and working alongside them. Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Housing Officer: Tenancy & ASB Specialist known internally as a Local Housing Manager Location: Clapham Park, SW2 4AX Salary Banding: £41,237 - £43,406 This role We are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Local Housing Manager to be predominantly office based and out on the patch, you will manage and coordinate excellent housing and estate services within a defined geographical patch. The patch is predominantly in Southwark but includes parts of Lambeth and Lewisham. You will be accountable, customer facing and representative of MTVH across all tenures including rented, shared ownership and leasehold customers, although you will be responsible for our rented customers only. Co-ordination of internal and external services to meet the diverse needs of our customers, delivering services that meet individual and local needs to a high standard is essential. Participation in local initiatives to support the community with their initiatives is necessary and may involve weekend work but this is not common. You will seek continuous improvement with a view to providing an excellent service to residents. You will be required to manage our relationship with the Local Authority and other Housing Association partners. You will be the point of contact for customers with respect to complaints, estate services, tenancy management, tenancy enforcement and lettings management. What you'll need to succeed : Essential car user Experience of working in a social housing setting is essential Experience of tenancy enforcement and managing a high case load of ASB alongside strong record keeping Whilst good working knowledge of housing practice, housing law and the principles of service charge management is essential; to really succeed it will be your values and passion that will set you apart. At MTVH our values of care, dare and collaborate run through all that we do, we're looking for people who can demonstrate these behaviours every day of the week. At a time of continuing change, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to adapt and be flexible Ability to collaborate, network and be a strong team player Experience of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, presenting with complex or challenging needs is essential Experience of excellent administration skills & analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements Attention to detail and accuracy in writing, reporting and numeracy Experience of dealing with customers face to face and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing Ability to self-manage a varied and demanding workload, prioritising and organising too A self-starter who isn't afraid of challenge, shows innovation, initiative, empathy & passion The ability to manage and report on projects against agreed targets Must possess excellent office management skills, managing inboxes, keys etc Must be willing to work flexible hours as required Desirable Housing qualification To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete a Basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. This will be renewed on a 3 year basis and the cost of this service is paid for by MTVH. Metropolitan Thames Valley provides affordable housing for people living in London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England. We also offer a range of care and support services. Our specialist areas include older people, mental health and transitional services which provide intensive support to marginalised or vulnerable people. We deliver training programmes, events and activities for our residents, designed to boost employment opportunities and foster stronger communities. A member of the National Housing Federation the G15 ? which represents London?s largest housing associations ? we influence policy for the benefits of our residents and the wider sector. In October 2018 like minded housing associations Metropolitan and Thames Valley Housing formally completed a partnership to form Metropolitan Thames Valley. We came together because we want to improve the services we provide and do more in our communities. We?ll do this by listening to our customers and working alongside them. Phone: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)
Estate Manager Wandsworth SW18 1HR Public Sector - Local Authority Full time - Mon-Fri, 36 hours per week Temporary role - 3 months with likely extension 21.70 per hour PAYE / 28.29 per hour Umbrella To manage approximately 750 properties and deal with a wide range of tenancy and leasehold issues. Specific Duties: 1.Responsible to the Area Housing Manager through the Senior Estate Manager for the day-to-day management and routine repair of a group of dwellings within the Area. 2. Provides the main point of contact with tenants and leaseholders by receiving and acting upon tenants and leaseholders' complaints and enquires. Carries out inspections of individual properties as well as internal and external communal areas of blocks and estates, making recommendations for improvements as necessary. 3. Responsible for prioritising own workload, dealing with enquiries and requests on management and repair matters in accordance with established policies and procedures. As the first and primary point of contact, is required to be highly conversant and comply with relevant legislation and case law, imparting the information to tenants, residents and leaseholders as required. 4. Investigates and recommends management transfers, discretionary tenancies, succession requests and prepares reports for Area Housing Manager/ Deputy Area Housing Manager where appropriate. Liaises with internal and external agencies in respect of vulnerable residents with mental or physical health issues or social difficulties. Attends and presents at case conferences such as Community Multi Agency Risk Assessment Panel or Team Around the Child regarding high risk or complex cases. 5. Issues repair orders in accordance with Council procedures; carries out post- inspections and the checking of invoices. Processes variation orders and resolves disputes regarding invoices. Responsible for ensuring appropriate security measures are taken for all vacant properties in their patch. 6. Assesses whether permission should be given to tenants and leaseholders to carry out alterations/improvements in accordance with Council policy and detailed procedures/ stringent time limits. Investigates unauthorised alterations and takes appropriate enforcement action to remedy breaches of tenancy/lease terms. Investigates breaches by Leaseholders of HMO Regulations. 7. Responsible for full and appropriate investigation of routine and non-routine complex cases of antisocial behaviour, including all reports of hate crime; ensures all cases are progressed in accordance with policy and procedure. Keeps the NPS anti-social behaviour database fully updated. Initiates mediation where possible and takes enforcement action for breach of lease/tenancy agreements where appropriate. 8. Responsible for investigating, and taking appropriate action on complaints from residents, elected Members of Parliament and ward Councillors. 9. Responsible for processing Flexible Fixed Term Tenancies Reviews in accordance with policy and detailed procedure, adhering to stringent time limits. Ensures that timely responses are provided to leasehold Pre-Assignment Queries and Right to Buy tenancy and occupancy checks to ensure compliance with the statutory time frame and prevent compensatory payments by the Council. 10. Assists the Resident Participation Officer in maintaining positive liaison with existing tenant, resident/ leaseholder associations/ forum meetings as directed by the Area Housing Manager. Assists where appropriate in the formation of new associations and attends relevant evening meetings/ weekend social events. 11. Attends Court routinely on housing management cases, gas safety injunction cases, unauthorised occupants, and squatters; also arranges and attends subsequent evictions. Attends evictions for rent arrears and unauthorised occupation and executes gas safety injunction orders. 12. Calculates charges for major works and consults with leaseholders in accordance with relevant legislation including the preparation of consultation letters, subsequent negotiations with leaseholders and liaison with other sections of the department and other Council departments. Similarly advises leaseholders on matters relating to routine service charges/major works: answers service charge enquiries within timescales laid down in the Leaseholder's Charter. 13. Responsible for undertaking fire safety checks, particularly of leasehold property front entrance doors to ensure compliance with fire regulations and specific lease terms. Makes sure buildings are compliant with fire safety regulations by ensuring that communal areas are clear. Initiates and progresses enforcement action for breach of lease if warranted. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Aug 05, 2026
Contractor
Estate Manager Wandsworth SW18 1HR Public Sector - Local Authority Full time - Mon-Fri, 36 hours per week Temporary role - 3 months with likely extension 21.70 per hour PAYE / 28.29 per hour Umbrella To manage approximately 750 properties and deal with a wide range of tenancy and leasehold issues. Specific Duties: 1.Responsible to the Area Housing Manager through the Senior Estate Manager for the day-to-day management and routine repair of a group of dwellings within the Area. 2. Provides the main point of contact with tenants and leaseholders by receiving and acting upon tenants and leaseholders' complaints and enquires. Carries out inspections of individual properties as well as internal and external communal areas of blocks and estates, making recommendations for improvements as necessary. 3. Responsible for prioritising own workload, dealing with enquiries and requests on management and repair matters in accordance with established policies and procedures. As the first and primary point of contact, is required to be highly conversant and comply with relevant legislation and case law, imparting the information to tenants, residents and leaseholders as required. 4. Investigates and recommends management transfers, discretionary tenancies, succession requests and prepares reports for Area Housing Manager/ Deputy Area Housing Manager where appropriate. Liaises with internal and external agencies in respect of vulnerable residents with mental or physical health issues or social difficulties. Attends and presents at case conferences such as Community Multi Agency Risk Assessment Panel or Team Around the Child regarding high risk or complex cases. 5. Issues repair orders in accordance with Council procedures; carries out post- inspections and the checking of invoices. Processes variation orders and resolves disputes regarding invoices. Responsible for ensuring appropriate security measures are taken for all vacant properties in their patch. 6. Assesses whether permission should be given to tenants and leaseholders to carry out alterations/improvements in accordance with Council policy and detailed procedures/ stringent time limits. Investigates unauthorised alterations and takes appropriate enforcement action to remedy breaches of tenancy/lease terms. Investigates breaches by Leaseholders of HMO Regulations. 7. Responsible for full and appropriate investigation of routine and non-routine complex cases of antisocial behaviour, including all reports of hate crime; ensures all cases are progressed in accordance with policy and procedure. Keeps the NPS anti-social behaviour database fully updated. Initiates mediation where possible and takes enforcement action for breach of lease/tenancy agreements where appropriate. 8. Responsible for investigating, and taking appropriate action on complaints from residents, elected Members of Parliament and ward Councillors. 9. Responsible for processing Flexible Fixed Term Tenancies Reviews in accordance with policy and detailed procedure, adhering to stringent time limits. Ensures that timely responses are provided to leasehold Pre-Assignment Queries and Right to Buy tenancy and occupancy checks to ensure compliance with the statutory time frame and prevent compensatory payments by the Council. 10. Assists the Resident Participation Officer in maintaining positive liaison with existing tenant, resident/ leaseholder associations/ forum meetings as directed by the Area Housing Manager. Assists where appropriate in the formation of new associations and attends relevant evening meetings/ weekend social events. 11. Attends Court routinely on housing management cases, gas safety injunction cases, unauthorised occupants, and squatters; also arranges and attends subsequent evictions. Attends evictions for rent arrears and unauthorised occupation and executes gas safety injunction orders. 12. Calculates charges for major works and consults with leaseholders in accordance with relevant legislation including the preparation of consultation letters, subsequent negotiations with leaseholders and liaison with other sections of the department and other Council departments. Similarly advises leaseholders on matters relating to routine service charges/major works: answers service charge enquiries within timescales laid down in the Leaseholder's Charter. 13. Responsible for undertaking fire safety checks, particularly of leasehold property front entrance doors to ensure compliance with fire regulations and specific lease terms. Makes sure buildings are compliant with fire safety regulations by ensuring that communal areas are clear. Initiates and progresses enforcement action for breach of lease if warranted. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Allocations and Temporary Accommodation Service TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION OFFICER To be accountable to the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer for the management of Temporary Accommodation, including Council, Registered Providers, Private Sector Leased and Emergency Overnight Accommodation. For the provision of a tenancy and support service to homeless households To undertake the sign-up of applicants being admitted to temporary accommodation and to act as a point of contact in resolving any issues that arise. MAIN DUTIES: To identify and report repairs within Temporary Accommodation units to Property Services staff and other landlords, ensuring that accommodation is maintained to the highest possible standard. To have responsibility for visiting households that have been assisted with temporary or other housing options and for advising them on: payment of charges, tenure conditions and security, utilities, reporting of repairs and provision of furnishings. To carry out regular visits to all temporary accommodation units, both within and outside the borough, to ensure that properties are being occupied and are being maintained to the appropriate standard. To arrange for the termination or withdrawal of a placement as required. To identify service users with support needs and refer them to appropriate support or resettlement services. To liaise closely with support services industry statutory agencies to ensure that the needs of vulnerable applicants are identified and assessed. To be aware of safeguarding (children s & adults) procedures and monitor, record and discuss any concerns with a manager / relevant agencies. Also take appropriate action when necessary, always in conjunction with a manager . To provide reports on casework as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To ensure that comprehensive and accurate records are kept of all customer contacts and casework updating IT and/or manual systems as required. To ensure the effective collection of rent, charges and arrears and for taking appropriate action to ensure that loss of income is kept under control and that performance meets DHS targets. To offer advice and assistance to customers on a range of matters, including: allocations and choice based lettings, housing options, welfare and housing benefits, homelessness assessments, tenancy conditions and provision of support. To contact other internal and external agencies on their behalf as necessary. To liaise with Housing Benefits, Benefits Agency and employers in order to assist in the collection of rent and other charges. To be responsible for the verification of documents required by housing benefits to enable them to meet their statutory duty when assessing payments of benefit. To issue Notice to Quits and be responsible for taking appropriate legal action when necessary. To compile legal statements for court attendance and to represent the Council at proceedings. To have a good knowledge of court procedures. To coordinate all services required when obtaining possession of a property. To deal with breaches of conditions of tenancy including nuisance and racial harassment. To interview tenants, leaseholders and homeowners as necessary, determining remedial action, and dealing with complaints. To attend allocations interviews in order to advise customers of the conditions of tenancy, and to provide information for them on the property including provision of furniture and equipment and availability of local amenities and services. To ensure that the tenancy or licence agreement is completed and to input details of allocations onto computerised systems. To assist occupiers moving into permanent accommodation by advising on removal arrangements, social fund and other benefits. To arrange for accounts to come off charge, the collection of keys and for organising the renewal of door locks as necessary To assist in the identification of properties that could be used as temporary accommodation and the hand back of dwellings no longer required for use as temporary accommodation. To investigate cases of abandoned property, unauthorised occupation and sub-letting occurring in Council owned temporary accommodation, taking the appropriate action to resolve the problem. To respond to enquiries and complaints including from elected members and external agencies, ensuring that responses meet quality standards and are completed within performance target timescales. To assist in statistical monitoring, customer surveys, consultation activities or other exercises to increase the effectiveness of the service. To assist in the training and induction of staff as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To attend training sessions, development, supervision and casework meetings as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To have a working knowledge of legislation and policy in relation to homelessness, allocations and tenancy rights. To be responsible for the distribution of emergency cash payments in accordance with agreed procedures. As directed by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer, to undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post s duties. To carry out all duties with due regard to the provision of health and safety regulations and legislation, the Councils Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policies, and the new technology Agreement. To participate in the Council s out of hour s standby rota, responding to homeless emergencies as well as problems that arise in temporary accommodation and supported housing projects. The standard hours of work for this post will total a minimum of 35 hours per week. Obligatory
Oct 08, 2025
Seasonal
Allocations and Temporary Accommodation Service TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION OFFICER To be accountable to the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer for the management of Temporary Accommodation, including Council, Registered Providers, Private Sector Leased and Emergency Overnight Accommodation. For the provision of a tenancy and support service to homeless households To undertake the sign-up of applicants being admitted to temporary accommodation and to act as a point of contact in resolving any issues that arise. MAIN DUTIES: To identify and report repairs within Temporary Accommodation units to Property Services staff and other landlords, ensuring that accommodation is maintained to the highest possible standard. To have responsibility for visiting households that have been assisted with temporary or other housing options and for advising them on: payment of charges, tenure conditions and security, utilities, reporting of repairs and provision of furnishings. To carry out regular visits to all temporary accommodation units, both within and outside the borough, to ensure that properties are being occupied and are being maintained to the appropriate standard. To arrange for the termination or withdrawal of a placement as required. To identify service users with support needs and refer them to appropriate support or resettlement services. To liaise closely with support services industry statutory agencies to ensure that the needs of vulnerable applicants are identified and assessed. To be aware of safeguarding (children s & adults) procedures and monitor, record and discuss any concerns with a manager / relevant agencies. Also take appropriate action when necessary, always in conjunction with a manager . To provide reports on casework as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To ensure that comprehensive and accurate records are kept of all customer contacts and casework updating IT and/or manual systems as required. To ensure the effective collection of rent, charges and arrears and for taking appropriate action to ensure that loss of income is kept under control and that performance meets DHS targets. To offer advice and assistance to customers on a range of matters, including: allocations and choice based lettings, housing options, welfare and housing benefits, homelessness assessments, tenancy conditions and provision of support. To contact other internal and external agencies on their behalf as necessary. To liaise with Housing Benefits, Benefits Agency and employers in order to assist in the collection of rent and other charges. To be responsible for the verification of documents required by housing benefits to enable them to meet their statutory duty when assessing payments of benefit. To issue Notice to Quits and be responsible for taking appropriate legal action when necessary. To compile legal statements for court attendance and to represent the Council at proceedings. To have a good knowledge of court procedures. To coordinate all services required when obtaining possession of a property. To deal with breaches of conditions of tenancy including nuisance and racial harassment. To interview tenants, leaseholders and homeowners as necessary, determining remedial action, and dealing with complaints. To attend allocations interviews in order to advise customers of the conditions of tenancy, and to provide information for them on the property including provision of furniture and equipment and availability of local amenities and services. To ensure that the tenancy or licence agreement is completed and to input details of allocations onto computerised systems. To assist occupiers moving into permanent accommodation by advising on removal arrangements, social fund and other benefits. To arrange for accounts to come off charge, the collection of keys and for organising the renewal of door locks as necessary To assist in the identification of properties that could be used as temporary accommodation and the hand back of dwellings no longer required for use as temporary accommodation. To investigate cases of abandoned property, unauthorised occupation and sub-letting occurring in Council owned temporary accommodation, taking the appropriate action to resolve the problem. To respond to enquiries and complaints including from elected members and external agencies, ensuring that responses meet quality standards and are completed within performance target timescales. To assist in statistical monitoring, customer surveys, consultation activities or other exercises to increase the effectiveness of the service. To assist in the training and induction of staff as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To attend training sessions, development, supervision and casework meetings as requested by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer. To have a working knowledge of legislation and policy in relation to homelessness, allocations and tenancy rights. To be responsible for the distribution of emergency cash payments in accordance with agreed procedures. As directed by the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer, to undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post s duties. To carry out all duties with due regard to the provision of health and safety regulations and legislation, the Councils Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policies, and the new technology Agreement. To participate in the Council s out of hour s standby rota, responding to homeless emergencies as well as problems that arise in temporary accommodation and supported housing projects. The standard hours of work for this post will total a minimum of 35 hours per week. Obligatory
Are you an experienced housing professional looking to make a real difference in your local community? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Area Housing Manager to join a local authority in Surrey. You'll manage a patch of approximately 750 properties across general needs, Independent Retirement Living (IRL), and leasehold stock-delivering comprehensive tenancy, income, and estate management services. Key Responsibilities: Conduct new tenant visits across all tenancy types (introductory, secure, flexible) Manage tenancy changes, successions, terminations, and rent arrears up to £1,500 Process Right to Buy and Mutual Exchange applications from start to finish Prepare legal documents, witness statements, and attend court where necessary Respond to tenancy and leaseholder enquiries and resolve estate issues Carry out estate inspections, propose improvement projects, and monitor communal areas Liaise with Housing Solutions, Tenant Support Officers, and external agencies Lead tenancy sustainment efforts and support safeguarding and domestic abuse referrals Oversee flexible tenancy reviews and possession proceedings as required Ensure timely tenancy sign-ups, agreement processing, and adherence to housing policy Monitor cleaning, maintenance, and health and safety in communal areas Participate in team duty rota and emergency response when needed Maintain a strong customer service focus and handle complaints professionally Requirements: Experience in tenancy, income, or estate management within social housing Good understanding of housing legislation and enforcement processes Confident handling complex caseloads and legal proceedings Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential) How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
Oct 08, 2025
Contractor
Are you an experienced housing professional looking to make a real difference in your local community? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Area Housing Manager to join a local authority in Surrey. You'll manage a patch of approximately 750 properties across general needs, Independent Retirement Living (IRL), and leasehold stock-delivering comprehensive tenancy, income, and estate management services. Key Responsibilities: Conduct new tenant visits across all tenancy types (introductory, secure, flexible) Manage tenancy changes, successions, terminations, and rent arrears up to £1,500 Process Right to Buy and Mutual Exchange applications from start to finish Prepare legal documents, witness statements, and attend court where necessary Respond to tenancy and leaseholder enquiries and resolve estate issues Carry out estate inspections, propose improvement projects, and monitor communal areas Liaise with Housing Solutions, Tenant Support Officers, and external agencies Lead tenancy sustainment efforts and support safeguarding and domestic abuse referrals Oversee flexible tenancy reviews and possession proceedings as required Ensure timely tenancy sign-ups, agreement processing, and adherence to housing policy Monitor cleaning, maintenance, and health and safety in communal areas Participate in team duty rota and emergency response when needed Maintain a strong customer service focus and handle complaints professionally Requirements: Experience in tenancy, income, or estate management within social housing Good understanding of housing legislation and enforcement processes Confident handling complex caseloads and legal proceedings Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential) How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
