Housing Officer

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 liaising with management committees and tenants, handling day-to-day issues, ensuring that properties are maintained to a high standard and providing support to co-operative management committees and attending their meetings.

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

To be considered for this role you will need the below:

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

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