About the role
The Guinness Partnership is recruiting a Homeowner Legal Services Officer on a permanent basis. This is a full time, 35 hours per week role based at our London, Euston Road office. We offer hybrid working, blending office days with working from home.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a Homeowner legal services professional with working knowledge of Right to Buy, Right to Acquire and leasehold processes. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and organisational skills, attention-to-detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload whilst meeting deadlines. Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience of working collaboratively with external partners are essential. Knowledge and experience of housing management systems such as Northgate (NEC) and CRM would be desirable.
You will be able to demonstrate these essential skills:
- An understanding of current Right to Buy and Right to Acquire legislation.
- An understanding of legal documents, in particular leases.
- Ability to plan and re-shape processes in response to changing customer needs.
- Significant customer service experience.
- Experience and understanding of working in a high-performance customer service culture.
- Proven ability to manage a large and varied workload, meeting performance targets and deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communications.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Proven track record of working cross-functionally with external agencies and partners.
- Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
Desirable skills:
- Experience of dealing with legal advisors.
- Experience of dealing with residential conveyancing processes.
- Knowledge of current housing and leaseholder legislation and good practice.
- Relevant practitioner experience and broad knowledge of legal powers availability.
Essential qualifications:
- Level 2 Qualifications (including English and Maths).
Desirable qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice.
Please note that the advertised salary includes an additional £4,000 supplement for London.
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Homeowner Legal Services Officer in City of London employer: The Guinness Partnership
Guinness is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Oldham with a strong commitment to employee growth and innovation. Our hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance, while our investment in cutting-edge digital tools like Microsoft Dynamics 365 and AI technologies ensures that you will be at the forefront of digital product management. Join us to make a meaningful impact on resident experiences and operational efficiency, all within a supportive culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
