Senior Housing Officer - Bedford, Bedfordshire

Posted 09 Apr 2024

BPHA

Bedford, Bedfordshire (Other)


Job Type:contractDuration:0 months
Category:OtherRecruiter Reference:995219
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Permanent

37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 



We are currently looking for Senior Housing Officer (Home Ownership) to provide a holistic, relevant and up to date homeownership service for our leasehold, shared ownership and private owners, ensuring that services are customer focussed.



What you will be doing:    

Engaging with customers internally and externally to improve key areas of Home Ownership housing management



Maximising income collection of rent, service charges and major works invoices 



Managing complex Home Ownership issues and complaints, including visiting Home Owners and updating policies and procedures in line with best practice



Actively mentoring and coaching colleagues to increase their knowledge on Home Ownership and the services we provide



Supporting the management and delivery of specific projects and lead on smaller projects







We’d love to meet someone with:     

Excellent customer service skills putting the customer at the heart of what we do.



Experience of tenancy/lease and neighbourhood management



Knowledge of Lease and Home Ownership products   



Strong negotiation and influencing skills.   



Exceptional problem-solving skills and decision-making



Excellent time management and organisational skills IT literate and ability to adapt to new software.    



Excellent numeracy skills and an ability to understand, analyse and manipulate information and data



Ability to work in isolation away from colleagues    



Ability to deal with confrontation.   







Due to the nature of the role a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required 



 Amongst what we offer you is:    

A competitive salary



28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays



A generous contributory pension scheme



Private health care



Free life assurance



Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym



Opportunities for learning and development



Discounted gym membership



Retail discount scheme







Please note the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS application.   



Closing date: 30th April 2024

Interviews: To be confirmed



We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible. 

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