Leasehold Consultation and Billing Officer
Hackney Council is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Leasehold Consultation and Billing Officer to carry out project work. This isn’t just an administrative role—it’s a mission to resolve significant legacy issues that have been holding back homeowner recharging and income recovery. Your work will be instrumental in ensuring financial fairness and recovering vital funds for the borough.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead crucial project work to resolve long‑standing legacy issues, conduct detailed lease and transfer of part reviews, and modernise our data landscape.
- Respond directly to new legislation by creating and updating essential financial databases, securing the Council’s ability to accurately and fairly recharge homeowners.
- Become the custodian of our major works database, ensuring every customer account is meticulously accurate and reconciled.
- Utilise your essential financial administration expertise to support Homeownership Services and foster effective financial accounting practices by liaising with departments, regulatory bodies, and auditors across the Council.
We Need Someone Who
- Possesses strong attention to detail and unwavering accuracy, especially in complex financial calculations.
- Can convey complex financial information effectively and clearly to diverse audiences.
- Has a team‑oriented mindset essential for contributing to collective goals and driving key projects forward.
Why Join Hackney?
You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values your input and expertise. We offer genuine opportunities for professional growth and the unique chance to engage with the community, making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of our residents.
Application Process
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency‑based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
Closing date for applications: 14 December 2025 (22:59).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under‑represented in our workforce.
