At a Glance
- Tasks: Support customers in managing their rent accounts and finances to sustain their tenancies.
- Company: A social business dedicated to making a positive impact on housing in the community.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension contributions, health plans, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience, strong communication skills, and good numeracy.
The predicted salary is between 33813 - 37570 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused professional with excellent communication and organisational skills and a passion for helping people sustain their tenancies. In this role, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of rent accounts, working closely with customers to maximise rental income while providing the support they need to manage their finances and remain in their homes. Building positive relationships, you’ll offer practical advice, agree on realistic repayment plans and connect customers with partner agencies to help them overcome financial challenges. Working collaboratively with colleagues and external organisations, you’ll resolve complex cases, support vulnerable customers and play a key role in delivering a proactive, compassionate service that makes a lasting difference to people's lives.
We’re looking for someone with…
- Experience of working in a customer-facing role
- The ability to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing and in person
- Good numeracy skills
- An organised approach, and the ability to manage your own time and work
- Confidence using IT, ideally MS Office, to an intermediate level
Please note, for this role you will need to have a driving licence and use of a car as you will need to move around the borough to deliver the service and meet customer needs. You will also be required to have a basic criminal record (DBS) check, which we will pay for.
We’re a social business, based in Turnford and across southeast Hertfordshire, helping local people by renting or selling affordable homes. We offer services designed to help our customers live comfortably in their homes, and we work to keep our buildings and estates maintained, offering support when money becomes an issue or when people get older. Our mission is to make a sustainable, positive change to the housing crisis for our customers and communities.
We enjoy a benefits package that offers something for everyone, including…
- 27 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
- Buy and sell holiday scheme.
- Cross-organisational bonus scheme.
- Up to 12% pension contribution.
- Life assurance cover.
- Funded health cash plan or subsidised private medical insurance.
- Discount vouchers.
- Enhanced family leave.
- Range of special leave.
- Car loans, cycle to work and electric car lease scheme.
The closing date for this vacancy is 9th July 2026.
We are a Disability Confident employer, which means that we offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are part of our culture, as we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. Our 3-year EDI strategy outlines how we’ll achieve this. We strongly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and groups which are identified as a priority within our strategy, including LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, applicants with disabilities and people under 30.
We understand that some candidates, particularly from certain groups, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. While we’re looking for people with the right skills and experience, we also value diverse backgrounds and transferable skills. If you meet most of the criteria and believe you’d thrive in the role, we encourage you to apply.
All our vacancies are open to flexible working arrangements, something we are really proud of. The extent to which flexible working is possible will vary between jobs according to the needs of the business and our customers.
So, if you’re looking for a meaningful role as a Rent Sustainment Advisor, please apply via the button shown.
Rent Sustainment Advisor employer: B3Living
As a Rent Sustainment Advisor with our social business in Broxbourne, you will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on the housing crisis. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being, with generous benefits including 27 days of holiday, a robust pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements. Join us to grow your career while helping local communities thrive, all within a diverse and inclusive environment that values every individual.
