At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse service charges, verify data, and ensure fairness in housing processes.
- Company: Join a transformative organisation dedicated to providing affordable homes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with national travel and hands-on site visits.
- Why this job: Be part of meaningful change and make a real impact on communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance or property services, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 34191 - 34191 £ per year.
A place to drive change
Location: Peterborough or Camberley, hybrid with regular travel to schemes
Salary: £34,191 per annum
Contract: 2 year fixed term, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm
Our client is on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to achieve their purpose of providing families with affordable, sustainable and safe homes. They're innovating for their customers and to create a thriving workspace that supports everyone. They're a team of passionate, dedicated people, working to drive change for the better. They're building something special and want driven, creative people to join them.
If you're looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help transform, there's never been a more exciting time to join and shape their future.
About the Role
As their Service Charge Specialist, you won't just crunch numbers; you'll dig deeper. Visiting sites, verifying data, and thinking beyond the surface, you'll uncover the true story behind service charge schedules. Your pragmatic approach will spot discrepancies, distinguish errors from necessary adjustments, and ensure every scheme's data stands up to scrutiny.
Working closely with Asset teams and leadership, you'll help future-proof their processes, ensuring accurate apportionments aligned with tenancy and lease agreements. Your efforts will directly impact customers, safeguarding fairness and improving data integrity across the organisation. This role involves national travel and site visits, offering variety and the chance to get hands-on with the properties they serve. If you're inquisitive, thorough, and ready to make a real difference, they want to hear from you.
Salary
The salary for the Service Charge Specialist post is £34,191 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you're still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.
About You
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in service charge management, finance, or property services within the housing sector. Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to interpret complex residential leases and identify discrepancies. Proficiency in Excel, finance systems, and housing management software is expected, as is the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders. The role also demands a collaborative, customer-focused approach and the ability to work confidently with both internal teams and external partners.
The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.
Interviews
We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.
- Stage 1: A Place to Connect - A Teams interview with the hiring manager. You'll learn more about the role and team, and we'll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.
- Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths - A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a questionnaire in advance.
We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.
A Place to Build a Future
Our client has big ambitions and is looking for people who want to grow with them. Here, you'll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
And because they believe great work deserves great rewards, here's what you can look forward to:
- Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus
Service Charge Specialist in Ely employer: EASYWEBRECRUITMENT.COM
Our client is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture in Peterborough or Camberley. With a strong focus on employee growth, they offer generous benefits including 28 days of holiday, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the housing sector. Join a passionate team that values your ideas and supports your career development while driving positive change for families seeking affordable homes.
