Assistant Property Manager / Student Accommodation Housing Officer

Aluminum Window Designs Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Oxford is seeking an Assistant Property Manager / Student Accommodation Housing Officer. The role involves delivering exceptional customer service, managing properties, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have a passion for property management and experience in customer-facing roles.

Benefits

25 days holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)

Up to 8% contributory pension

Investment in learning and development

Generous annual allowance for health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in front line customer service in a front facing role.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality housing management.
• Handle tenancy paperwork and liaise with contractors.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

GSCE level (Grades A*-C) in Math and English or equivalent

Job description

with previous experience of delivering front line customer service in a front facing role helping vulnerable people, who has excellent communication and Microsoft Office skills is required to join a Specialist Housing - Student & Keyworker team at a housing association in Oxford, Oxfordshire.

SALARY: £29,257 per annum+ Generous Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Oxford, Oxfordshire(OX4) 100% Site Based

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Job Overview

Are you a people person with a passion for property management?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings a new challenge?

If so, please read on!

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Assistant Property Manager / Student Accommodation Housing Officer with previous experience of delivering front line customer service in a front facing role helping vulnerable people, who has excellent communication and Microsoft Office skills.

Working as the Assistant Property Manager / Student Accommodation Housing Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring residents receive exceptional service, helping them feel at home while ensuring properties are well-managed and compliant.

As the Assistant Property Manager / Student Accommodation Housing Officer, you will assist in delivering high-quality housing management and act as a single point of contact to provide excellent customer service to residents, dealing with everything from handling tenancy paperwork to liaising with contractors.

DUTIES

Your duties as an Assistant Property Manager / Student Accommodation Housing Officer will include:

• Participate in the accommodation allocation process including issuing of all tenancy paperwork, dealing with end of tenancy paperwork and notices, ensuring vacant properties are ready to let and collection of advance payments
• Responsible for daily cover for handling reception duties, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, managing appointments, and providing general administrative support
• Carry out day-to-day administrative duties including being the point of contact for their customers and partner organisations, issuing letters and notices, producing invoices, and responding to enquiries
• Assist the Property Managers with low level arrears, maximising the Groups income
• Report repairs where required and escalate issues/actions required where necessary
• Assist the Area Manager in monitoring contractor performance
• Liaise with contractors and customers on planned inspection & testing visits including updating and maintaining records
• Assist the Property Managers to carry out and monitor regular estate and property inspections, ensure accurate records are maintained and actions are taken to deal with issues
• Assist the Area Manager by monitoring expenditure against budget, monitoring use of stock and working with internal teams on service charge estimates and accounts
• Assist the Property Manager to encourage and support occupants of buildings towards good housekeeping and fire safety practices
• Assist Property Managers in resolving customer queries promptly, including liaison with the Operational Teams, customers, partnering Trusts as required
• Maintain all relevant documentation to the required standards at both the organisation and premises level
• Build relationships and work with both internal and external stakeholders to support the customers
• Attend and represent the organisation with support, at internal and external meetings and forums when required
• Produce reports using standard templates to monitor performance and assist in ensuring tenancy management objectives are achieved

Candidate Requirements

• Educated to GSCE level (Grades A*-C) in Math and English or equivalent
• Previous experience of delivering front line customer service in a front facing role
• Proven experience of problem solving for customers and understanding their needs, including vulnerable people
• Ability to multi-task, thrives in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A good level of IT knowledge, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Whilst prior experience in housing isn't essential, it is highly desirable

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• Investment in your learning and development
• Generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family

The organisation recognises that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, they'd still encourage you to apply should you not feel you meet the criteria 100%.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13403

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