Remote Interim Rent & Service Charge Lead

Public Sector; Essex; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Public Sector is seeking a Rent and Service Charge Specialist for an interim six-month assignment with a housing association. The role is largely remote and requires hands-on expertise in rent and service charge legislation, budgets, and processes.

You will lead the rent and service charge function, drive improvements, manage forecasts versus actuals, and engage stakeholders at all levels. Strong Excel, analytical skills, and clear communication are essential to deliver accurate recharges and

Qualifications

• Social housing background with rents and service charges experience.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to act as the main contact for both areas.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills with experience improving processes and controls.
• Confident communication to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rent and service charge function and day-to-day operations.
• Manage budgets, rent convergence, and cost recharges.
• Improve the estimates vs actuals process and review workflows for efficiencies.
• Work with stakeholders to strengthen processes, controls and service delivery.

Skills

Social housing

Legislation knowledge

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Excel

Job description

Public Sector is seeking a Rent and Service Charge Specialist for an interim six-month assignment with a housing association. The role is largely remote and requires hands-on expertise in rent and service charge legislation, budgets, and processes.

You will lead the rent and service charge function, drive improvements, manage forecasts versus actuals, and engage stakeholders at all levels. Strong Excel, analytical skills, and clear communication are essential to deliver accurate recharges and