Housing Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Housing Officer in Rochdale to manage properties and build relationships with landlords and tenants. Responsibilities include property inspections, arrears management, and supporting tenants to sustain their housing. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of the private rented sector are essential. This full-time role offers £14.20 - £15.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience within a housing management role or related setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage between 40 and 50 properties across Rochdale.
• Complete initial viewings, sign-ups and move-ins.
• Liaise with private landlords and external contractors.
• Carry out regular property inspections and arrange repairs.
• Provide housing-related support to promote tenancy sustainment.

Skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to build relationships with vulnerable people

Knowledge of the private rented sector

IT / housing management systems competency

Job description

Overview

Housing Officer – Rochdale

£14.20 - £15.10 + holiday pay per hour

Full time, 37 hours per week

Initially temporary with a possibility of extension for the right candidate

The role

As a Housing Officer you will manage between 40 and 50 properties across the Rochdale area and be responsible for;

• Completing initial viewings, sign-ups and move in
• Arrears management and rent collection
• Liaising with private landlords to ensure a positive relationship is maintained
• Liaising with external contractors and working alongside internal support teams
• Carrying out regular property inspections and arranging for repairs to be completed
• Providing housing related support to promote tenancy sustainment

The candidate

• Experience within a housing management role or within a related setting
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a property portfolio independently
• The ability to work with and build relationships with vulnerable people, landlords etc
• Knowledge and understanding of the private rented sector
• Competent with IT / housing management systems.

For more information or to be considered for this vacancy, please contact Annabelle Walster on 0161 838 3616.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.