Housing Project Officer

Housing Project Officer

• Location: Hybrid Farringdon, EC1N (Tuesday and Wednesday, Sites across Clapham) 2 – 3 days home working.
• Job Type: Temporary (3-6 months)
• Salary: £27.38ph Umbrella

We are seeking a dedicated Project Officer to join the development team of a prominent housing provider in London on a temporary basis. This role is based in Farringdon and offers agile working options. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering key activities for our regeneration and residential development projects.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deliver activities that contribute to securing property vacant possession through Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO) and negotiated buybacks.
• Manage operational arrangements of void properties held for regeneration projects, including guardian arrangements and market rent.
• Support the delivery of the Growth & Investment Strategy and Stock Rationalisation Strategy.
• Handle leaseholder negotiations to achieve required outcomes within agreed timelines, budgets, and formal offer documents.
• Assist in managing Guardian and Market Rent portfolios, maximising income and minimising void loss.
• Ensure maintenance and repair works at properties are carried out efficiently.
• Prioritise health & safety, compliance, and risk monitoring, especially in relation to guardian and market rent properties.
• Assist in disposals, including options appraisals, liaising with prospective purchasers, valuers, and solicitors, and overseeing the conveyance process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, promoting collaborative work and a culture of customer service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, statutory, and regulatory obligations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism.
• Results-oriented with a solid understanding of housing and asset management.
• Experience in Housing and contract management, with knowledge of Leasehold, asset management, and regeneration is key for this role.
• Experience managing suppliers and contractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with the ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets.

Benefits:

• Agile working options.
• Opportunity to work on significant development projects.
• Exposure to a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

To apply for this Project Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Contact Mel Applin @ Reed for further details