At a Glance
- Tasks: Support sales of low-cost homes and ensure a smooth customer experience.
- Company: Join Cottsway, the largest affordable housing provider in West Oxfordshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, agile working, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Full training provided; we value diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community by helping people find their homes.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a proactive, flexible approach are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About Us
Cottsway is a registered housing provider working in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. We are the largest affordable housing provider in the district of West Oxfordshire. We own and manage over 6,000 homes ranging from flats and bungalows to family homes, for rent and Low-Cost Home Ownership (LCHO). We have over 13,000 customers. We have some of the strongest financial and governance ratings in the sector and we are committed to doing more to help people in housing need, with a robust development programme.
We are proud to:
- Reinvest our profits every year, not only to create more homes, but also to ensure our existing customer’s homes are kept in great shape, with an in-house team of skilled tradespeople who carry out this work.
- Put our customers at the heart of everything we do, with a dedicated team of housing, neighbourhood, financial and welfare officers to provide support where needed.
- Be active in and bring social value to our local communities.
Working for us
Cottsway is a great place to work with a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to providing quality homes in thriving communities. We support and develop our people because we know that it is through them that we deliver the high standards of service that our customers say we provide. Based in the market town of Witney, we:
- Offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits.
- Support agile working.
- Guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. We are signed up to the Disability Confident Committed scheme.
- Value people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience – whether you are an experienced housing professional or simply have an interest in working in our sector.
About the role
We are looking for a Sales Officer to help deliver sales of our ambitious programme of new low-cost home ownership homes. The role of the Sales Officer is to support the Sales Manager in the day-to-day delivery of a customer focused, high quality, effective sales function. You will liaise directly with purchasers, solicitors and internal teams to provide a seamless sales process. Site visits to accommodate viewings, sale completions and assisting the development team during the snagging process is a key part of the role so a full driving licence is required.
To be successful you will have a flexible, proactive approach. You will have the ability to handle a wide and varied workload with competing demands requiring strong organisational and time management skills. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to interact clearly on the telephone and face to face. The ability to learn how to use our in-house IT systems is essential and full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
If you have these skills and experience along with a thorough and accurate approach and a flexible can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you.
Please note a DBS check will be required for the successful applicant as part of our pre-employment checks. For an informal chat about the position please call Claire Evans, Sales Manager, on 01993 890000.
Sales Officer in Witney employer: Cottsway
Cottsway is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment in the heart of Witney. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on community impact, we provide competitive salaries, agile working options, and a diverse workplace that values all backgrounds. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises customer satisfaction and contributes to creating quality homes for those in need.
