Neighbourhood Officer

Building Careers UK; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Neighbourhood Officer in St Helens to provide clerical support to the Neighbourhood Housing Team. You will engage with tenants, handle enquiries, and assist in estate management activities. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. A friendly working environment and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Ability to make a community impact

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with excellent face-to-face, phone, and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of data protection and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Neighbourhood Housing Team.
• Deal with tenant enquiries, offering advice.
• Assist with estate management activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Flexible and adaptable

Education

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Neighbourhood Officer
Location: St Helens
Salary: 26,824 per annum / 16.25 per hour (paye umbrella)
Contract: Full-time / Temp to Perm

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and organised Neighbourhood Officer to join our team in St Helens. In this key support role, you\'ll provide a wide range of clerical and administrative services to the Neighbourhood Housing Team, helping us deliver excellent housing management and customer service.

You\'ll liaise with tenants and residents, offering advice and assistance on housing-related issues, support estate management activities, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the neighbourhood office. From arranging meetings and managing diaries to processing purchase orders and handling enquiries, your work will help keep our services running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Neighbourhood Housing Team.
• Deal with tenant enquiries, offering advice and ensuring a \'Right First Time\' approach.
• Assist with estate management activities such as estate walkabouts and community events.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and petty cash in line with financial procedures.
• Arrange appointments, manage diaries, and organise meetings.
• Handle correspondence, manage emails, and maintain electronic filing systems.
• Liaise with internal teams to support tenancy management and income maximisation.
• Promote digital engagement and self-service options for tenants.
• Uphold Health & Safety, safeguarding, and data protection policies.

About You

We\'re looking for someone who is:

• Customer-focused, with excellent communication skills (face-to-face, phone, and written).
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work occasional evenings/weekends.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office and digital platforms.

Essential Criteria

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Understanding of data protection and safeguarding.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Strong sense of integrity and professionalism.

Desirable

• CIH Level 3 in Housing (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience in a neighbourhood or housing-related setting.
• Familiarity with tenancy sustainment and community engagement initiatives.

What\'s on Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A role where you can make a real difference to the community.

Application Contact

Feel free to contact our consultant Georgia King on (phone number removed) or drop an email to (url removed).

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