Housing Enforcement Assistant (Property Licensing)

Adecco; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a Housing Enforcement Assistant (Property Licensing) for a 3-month contract in Croydon (CR0 1EA). The role is full time, hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, starting ASAP.

You will act as a key contact for residents, landlords and licence applicants, handling enquiries, providing accurate information and supporting property licensing administration and casework. Strong customer service, communication and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills for handling public enquiries.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Proficient with databases and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for housing and licensing enquiries.
• Provide accurate, timely advice to the public and stakeholders.
• Handle telephone, email and written enquiries.
• Administer property licensing applications and maintain records.
• Research information to answer enquiries.
• Process licensing-related documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Property Licensing Scheme implementation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Telephone manner

Organisation

Independent work

IT skills

CRM systems

MS Office

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Housing Enforcement Assistant (Property Licensing)

Location: Croydon, CR0 1EA - Hybrid Working - 3 days office / 2 days remote

Hourly rate £18.92 PAYE / £25.03 Umbrella per hour

Contract Length: 3 -month contract (possibility of extension)

Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours

ASAP Start

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Housing Enforcement Assistant to join our team on a temporary 3-month basis to support the implementation of a Property Licensing Scheme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys providing exceptional customer service while supporting important housing and licensing services.

Working as part of a busy team, you will act as a key point of contact for residents, landlords, licence applicants and other stakeholders, responding to enquiries, providing accurate information, and supporting a range of administrative processes related to property licensing and private sector housing services.

The role will involve handling telephone, email and written enquiries, maintaining accurate records, supporting casework and ensuring a high standard of customer care at all times. The role aligns closely with responsibilities outlined in the including customer enquiries, property licensing administration, record management and stakeholder liaison.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for customer enquiries relating to housing, property licensing and related services.
• Provide accurate, timely and professional advice to members of the public and stakeholders.
• Respond to telephone, email and written enquiries, complaints and correspondence.
• Support the administration of property licensing applications and maintain accurate records and databases.
• Research and gather information to provide informed responses to customer enquiries.
• Assist with the processing of licensing-related documentation and administrative tasks.
• Liaise with internal departments, external agencies, landlords, tenants and residents as required.
• Prioritise and manage a varied workload while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
• Support the wider team during the implementation of the Property Licensing Scheme. These duties reflect key aspects of the housing enforcement and property licensing support functions described in the attached role profile.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Excellent customer service skills and experience handling enquiries from members of the public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a busy and demanding environment.
• Ability to deal with challenging situations professionally, calmly and sensitively.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and well-structured responses to customer enquiries and complaints.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and research information to provide accurate advice.
• Good IT skills and experience using databases, Microsoft Office applications and customer management systems.
• A positive, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to work.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the housing sector.
• Knowledge and experience of property licensing schemes.
• Experience working within a regulatory, enforcement or local authority environment.
• Understanding of private sector housing services and housing legislation. These areas are highlighted within the attached housing enforcement role profile as beneficial knowledge for supporting property licensing and housing services.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.