Housing Officer

Hays Construction and Property; Maidstone; On-site

Job description

Part-time Housing Officer

Maidstone

6 months initially, potential to go permanent

£23 PAYE or £31 umbrella

Our client based in Maidstone is a property management agency which specialises in providing consultancy, training, and property management services to the housing co-operative sector.

As the Housing Officer, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating properties within the client co-operative's portfolio. This includes:

1. Liaising with management committees and tenants.
2. Handling day-to-day issues.
3. Ensuring that properties are maintained to a high standard.
4. Providing support to co-operative management committees and attending their meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Housing Management: Tenancy Management, Co-operative Support, Lettings and Estate Management.
2. Rents: Rent Collection, Arrears Control, Rent Setting, and Service Charges.
3. Maintenance: Reactive & Planned Maintenance, Void Management, Gas Safety, Electrical Checks and assistance with other Health and Safety requirements.
4. Finance: Accountancy, Book-keeping, Payroll, Payments, Budgets & Forecasts, Business Planning and Component Accounting.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Previous experience in a similar role within a housing association or local authority.
2. Knowledge of Co-operative Housing, voluntary management committees or similar is desirable but not essential.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Knowledge of housing legislation and regulations.
5. Ability to work independently and manage a diverse workload.

If this is of interest, please click 'apply now' or contact me for more information.

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