Lettings Assistant

Riverside; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Liverpool is seeking a Lettings Assistant to deliver quality lettings services for social housing. The role involves ensuring homes are let quickly and appropriately while collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a strong customer focus, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers competitive pay, generous holidays, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive pay & generous pension

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options available

Investment in your learning and personal development

A wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable commitment to Our Riverside Way values.
• Proven ability to show initiative and take ownership of tasks.
• A strong customer focus, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a quality lettings service for social housing, ensuring homes are let quickly.
• Minimise rent lost through empty homes.
• Work closely with other teams to ensure services meet commitments.

Skills

Customer focus

Initiative

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Lettings Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £23.855.07 Per Annum (£26,198.64 is achieved after 12 successful performances in the role) Per Annum
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don\'t meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The difference you will make

The difference you will make as a Lettings Assistant

Deliver a quality lettings service for social housing, ensuring that homes are let quickly and appropriately, at the required standard, minimising rent lost through empty homes.

Role model Our Riverside Way values and work closely with other teams to ensure that services meet our aspirations, and that our customers trust us to deliver on our commitments.

About you

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Demonstrable commitment to Our Riverside Way values.
• Proven ability to show initiative and take ownership of tasks.
• A strong customer focus, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we\u2019re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we\u2019ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you\u2019ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered