Rent & Housing Valuation Specialist

Valuation Office Agency; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector property service provider in Colchester is seeking a Rent Officer to conduct visits to lettings agents and landlords for rental information collection. The successful candidate will inspect properties for Housing Benefit purposes and assist in the determination of Fair Rent. This role offers flexibility in location and the opportunity to develop strong interpersonal skills while contributing to public sector valuation efforts. Join a team committed to professionalism and supportive career development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for professional development

Inclusive workplace policies

Qualifications

• Ability to travel frequently for property inspections and site visits.
• Understanding of data protection legislation.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing rental information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular visits to collect letting information from agents and landlords.
• Inspect properties for Housing Benefit determinations.
• Produce Local Housing Allowance rates based on collected data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

A public sector property service provider in Colchester is seeking a Rent Officer to conduct visits to lettings agents and landlords for rental information collection. The successful candidate will inspect properties for Housing Benefit purposes and assist in the determination of Fair Rent. This role offers flexibility in location and the opportunity to develop strong interpersonal skills while contributing to public sector valuation efforts. Join a team committed to professionalism and supportive career development.