Housing Administrator

Birmingham Temporary £13 - £15 per hour View Job Description
We're recruiting for a dedicated Housing Administrator who is eager to contribute to a not-for-profit organisation in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will thrive in a secretarial and business support role and demonstrate a commitment to supporting the local community.
  • Opportunity to work for an industry leading housing association
  • Opportunities to progress within the housing industry

About Our Client

Our client is a mid-sized, not-for-profit organisation committed to providing affordable housing in the Birmingham area seeking a Housing Administrator. They strive to make a genuine difference in the community by offering housing assistance and support to those in need.

Job Description

  • Contribute to the delivery of excellent customer service as a Housing Administrator.
  • Review lettings, waiting list (supported housing) and voids by doing monthly audits and feedback to management team on non-compliances.
  • You will contribute to our performance targets by chasing tenants for late rent, dealing with anti-social behaviour complaints, dealing with tenants' complaints, letting our homes quickly, and the effective management of the homes and tenants you have.
  • Complete telephone assessments for accommodation for general needs and support.
  • To deputise for Housing Officers when required.
  • To support the Housing Service Manager and Property Service Manager to provide administrational duties for the department (i.e. Minute taking, filing, scanning, CORE, LA Nominations, Supported Returns etc.)
  • To report any suspicions of safeguarding issues relating to customers to in line with the relevant policy.
  • To attend any training courses which are deemed necessary to the fulfilment of the job
  • To take reasonable care that there is no unauthorised loss or disclosure of personal data or a breach of confidentiality in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protections Act.
  • To frank outgoing post.
  • Suggest innovative ways of moving forward in how administration is dealt with.

The Successful Applicant

Essential:

  • GCSE's English and maths C and above
  • Good IT skills and know how to use word, excel and email
  • Experience in Customer service roles or a willingness to learn (E learning options available)
  • Attention to detail
  • Experience of achieving targets and results

Desirable:

  • Experience of working in social housing
  • Full driving licence and access to a car
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Housing/Building Sector
  • Experience of interviewing and negotiating with customers
  • Knowledge of welfare and Housing Benefits
  • Experience of minute taking

What's on Offer

  • Pension Scheme - CARE Defined Benefit Scheme
  • Mileage payments for work-related journeys
  • Opportunity to complete CIH H

Apply for this role in Birmingham and contribute to a growing and reputable housing association.

Contact
Chris Bownes
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6668560
Phone number
+441212309368

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Administrator
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Chris Bownes
Consultant phone
+441212309368
Job reference
JN-022025-6668560