Housing Officer - Bristol

Caridon Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Property Manager in Bristol to oversee a designated patch of properties, ensuring sustainability and positive tenant interactions. Key responsibilities include managing voids, assessing housing applicants, conducting inspections, and maintaining crucial relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, organisational abilities, and relevant experience in residential lettings.

Qualifications

• Experience working in social housing is desirable.
• Confident and can deal with challenging situations.
• Able to prioritise a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage void properties and ensure they are re-let promptly.
• Conduct viewings and manage tenancy breaches.
• Maintain relationships with partner organisations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organised

Problem solving

Knowledge of tenancies

Experience in residential lettings

Good knowledge of Safeguarding

Education

Chartered Institute of Housing qualification

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ROLE: Managing a designated patch of properties within apartment blocks. Working with residents who have varying housing needs, to sustain their tenancy. Contributing to Caridon making a difference in housing, by creating a positive environment for customers to enjoy their homes.

REPORTS TO: Regional Manager

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Managing void properties, ensuring they are re-let within set time frames.
• Assessing new Housing applicants.
• Conducting viewings and sign ups.
• Completing new tenancy visits.
• Effectively managing tenancy breaches including anti-social behaviour.
• Maintaining good relationships with our partner organisations and agents.
• Completing referrals to external agencies.
• Property inspections.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ATTITUDE

• Confident with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise a varied workload.
• Ability to deal with challenging situations.
• Good knowledge of tenancies.
• Experience in residential lettings.
• A can-do attitude to problem solving.
• Previous experience working in social housing.
• Chartered Institute of Housing qualification.
• Good knowledge of Safeguarding.

GENERAL

• To contribute to the strategic direction of Caridon.
• To carry out specific tasks required by your Regional Manager/ Director of Housing.
• To facilitate good relationships across all departments and sister companies.
• To demonstrate and actively encourage a good team spirit, positive environment and motivated department at all times
• To be approachable and empathetic to all internally and externally.
• To be responsible with your time keeping at all times