Commercial Assistant - Housing Advisory Service

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Assistant to support its Housing Advisory Service in London. This role involves monitoring budget performance, identifying high-cost placements, and ensuring compliance with financial governance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance or business administration, along with excellent data analysis and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the management strategy and financial performance of a vital public service. Join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the community!

Qualifications

• Experience in a housing association or council is essential.
• Degree in business administration or finance is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-cost placements in temporary accommodation.
• Prepare regular reports on budget performance and financial status.
• Liaise with management and stakeholders for effective communication.

Skills

Financial Management

Data Analysis

Report Preparation

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Finance

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Financial Management Software

Job description

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Commercial Assistant - Housing Advisory Service, London

Client: Vox Network Consultants

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4598277e970f

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Purpose
The Commercial Assistant will support the Housing Advisory Service (HAS) and its senior management team to monitor its management strategy (achieving budget, vacancy factor, absence costs, etc.) and report on the staffing budget. The role involves identifying high-cost temporary accommodation placements and ensuring strategies are being progressed to address them, using data to drive financial performance. Ensuring compliance with the financial governance framework for the Service and relevant policies and procedures across the wider Council.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Identify high-cost placements in temporary accommodation and ensure strategies are being implemented to address them, using data to improve financial performance.
2. Prepare regular reports on budget performance and financial status, reflecting changes to staff structure.
3. Assist in identifying and mitigating risks to the Housing Advisory Service budget.
4. Prepare staff budget reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
5. Monitor and report on HAS staffing budget, including agency spend and funding sources.
6. Liaise with HAS management, Strategic Housing Director, internal departments (Finance, Digital Services), and other stakeholders for effective communication.
7. Support the Housing Advisory Service in delivering its budget within targets to fulfill statutory homelessness duties.

Requirements

• Experience working in a housing association or council (Essential)
• Degree in business administration, finance, or a related field (Essential)
• Experience in a commercial or financial role, preferably within a housing or public sector environment (Essential)
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and financial management software (Essential)

Contract

• Initial 3-month ongoing contract
• PAYE via Umbrella
• Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm (In Office)

If you meet the requirements and are interested, APPLY NOW!