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Pertemps Harrow
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Harrow, Greater London HA1 1BH, England
£19.77 per hour
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The London Borough of Harrow is hiring a temporary Income Housing Officer through Pertemps Recruitment Partnership, offering a full-time position of 36 hours per week.
- The role focuses on managing income collection related to housing, requiring experience in income collection or housing management.
- Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be proficient in using housing management systems.
- The position emphasizes the importance of supporting residents with rent arrears and promoting financial inclusion.
- The salary for this role is competitive, and applicants should ideally have relevant experience in a similar field.
Location: London Borough of Harrow
Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership
Contract Type: Temporary ongoing assignment
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Harrow Council is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Income Housing Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maximizing the council's income collection, working closely with residents to ensure rent and other housing-related charges are collected efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
" Monitor and manage rent accounts to ensure timely payments.
" Provide support and advice to residents regarding rent arrears.
" Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to resolve complex cases.
" Prepare and present reports on income collection performance.
" Promote financial inclusion and offer assistance to residents to maintain their tenancies.
Requirements:
" Experience in income collection or housing management is preferred.
" Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
" Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
" Proficiency in using housing management systems and software.
" Excellent organizational and time management skills.
" Knowledge of welfare benefits
About Us
" For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in the length of service and career progression of our employees.
" London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.
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