At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage lettings process and ensure efficient property allocations.
- Company: Respected Housing Association making a difference in local communities.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension.
- Other info: Immediate start available with a mix of home and office work.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and positively impact housing allocations.
- Qualifications: Experience in lettings or housing roles with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 20 £ per hour.
We are currentlyrecruiting on behalfof a respected Housing Association in Staffordshire for anexperienced Temporary Lettings Officer to support theteam during abusy period.
Thisis an excellentopportunity forsomeonewith a strongbackground in housingallocations and lettingswho can hitthe ground running.
This is initiallya short-term temporaryassignment with hybrid working , offeringa mix ofhome working, office-based duties, andregular visits acrossthehousingpatch.
Key Responsibilities of a
Lettings
Officer: Manage the end-to-end lettingsprocess, ensuring propertiesare allocated efficientlyand in linewith policy.
Assess housing applicationsand determine applicants priority in accordancewith the organisationsallocations policy.
Demonstrate a strongunderstanding of housing banding and priorityneed criteria toensure fair andcompliant allocations.
Liaise with applicants, internal departments, andexternal agencies throughoutthe lettings process.
Coordinate property viewingsand sign-upswhere required.
Maintain accurate housingmanagement records andensure compliance withrelevant legislation andinternal procedures.
Supportthe reductionof void turnaroundtimes by progressingallocations promptly.
Build positive relationshipswith customers whiledelivering an excellentlevel of service.
About
You: Previous experience workingas a Lettings Officer, Allocations Officer, Housing Officer, orin a similarrole within socialhousing.
A solid understandingof housing allocations, banding systems, andpriority need assessments.
Knowledge of relevanthousing legislation andbest practice.
Excellent communicationand customer serviceskills.
Strong organisational skillswith the abilitytomanage a busyand varied workload.
Experience using housingmanagement systems isdesirable.
A full UKdriving licence andaccess to avehicle.
Whats on Offer?
Immediate start available.
Short-termtemporary assignment withthe potential forextension.
Hybrid working acombination of homeworking, office attendance, and patch-based responsibilities.
Opportunity to workwith a well-established Housing Associationmaking a realdifference to localcommunities.
Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience.
If this Lettings Officer position is of interest, please apply or contact
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