Lettings Assistant (Fixed term contract up to 10 months Secondment cover) in Northwich

Job Title: Lettings Assistant (Fixed term contract up to 10 months Secondment cover)
Hours: 37 hour per week (to be worked flexibly in line with business needs)
Annual Salary: £29,521.86 (Full Time Equivalent) per annum

Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.

The Opportunity

Weaver Vale Housing Trust has an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career with a great company. We are looking for a driven, diligent, and friendly Lettings Assistant to join our Lettings.

What Will You Do?

In the role you will provide effective and efficient administration support to the Lettings Team. This includes offering advice and information to applicants, Weaver Vale Housing Trust customers and partner agencies relating to the Local Authority’s Common Allocation Policy, and the Trust’s process for allocating homes and garages.

Requirements & Skills for the Role*

• 3 GCSE’s, Grade GCSE 4-9 / A* – C (Math’s and English) or equivalent level of qualification OR Experience of working in a Social Housing Allocations Team.
• Experience of working with a wide range of customers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate proficient use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additionally, due to the flexible working arrangements with this role, you will need access to a room where you can work from and a suitable internet connection.

*Please see the Accountability Profile and Person Specification for further information and requirements.

* Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 24-29 days (entitlement increases 1 day each year, over the first 5 years) holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (based on level of service) (part time pro rata)*
• Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave* (pro rata for part-time) each year*
• 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit*.
• Access to the Trust discount and benefit platform, the C.A.R.E hub.
• Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
• Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours)
• One day’s paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice*
• Candidate Referral Scheme*
• Option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan*
• Access to corporate Costco discounted membership*
• ‘Thank you’ gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years’ thereafter.
• 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling
• Compensation for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement
  for the role.
• Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers*
• Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park
• Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities
• Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums, to help shape change at the Trust.

We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us.

The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.

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