Interim Housing Finance / Rent & Valuations Specialist
Rate of pay: £27.81 PAYE or £36.62 Umbrella per hour
Job Type: Temp till end of December with possibility to extend
Location: Wembley HA9Overview
We are seeking an experienced Housing Finance / Rent & Valuations Specialist to support an ongoing programme of work focused on rent compliance, service charge restructuring, and valuation consistency across a large residential portfolio.
For the first 3 months, the appointed candidate will take a lead role on a key project centred around affordable rent compliance, rent validation, and valuation rationalisation. This role will then transition into broader ongoing requirements aligned with housing finance and asset management objectives.
Key Responsibilities (Initial Project Focus - First 3 Months)
Undertake a full reconciliation of affordable rent agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Confirm GLA approvals for all affordable rent units
Review service charges applied to affordable rented properties, identifying where charges should be removed or incorporated into rent levels
Rationalise service charge treatment by either removing or embedding within rent structures
Investigate why certain London Affordable Rent (LAR) properties are being charged above LAR thresholds and implement corrective actions
Conduct a detailed review of rents across 1,365 properties to identify potential overcharges
Validate rent levels and establish whether refunds are due, including designing and implementing a repayment process where necessary
Review and standardise existing property valuations across the housing stock
Deliver a consistent valuation approach in preparation for rent convergence modelling
Undertake valuation rationalisation across approximately 7,500 properties ahead of financial modelling activitiesOngoing Responsibilities
Support wider housing finance and asset management functions
Contribute to rent modelling, compliance, and policy alignment
Ensure valuation methodologies remain consistent and fit for purpose
Provide analytical insight and recommendations to support strategic decision-makingKey Skills & Experience
Proven experience within housing finance, rent setting, or asset management in a social housing environment
Strong understanding of affordable rent models, including GLA requirements and London Affordable Rent (LAR) frameworks
Experience reviewing and restructuring rent and service charge arrangements
Demonstrable experience in large-scale data analysis, reconciliation, and financial validation exercises
Knowledge of property valuation methodologies within residential or social housing sectors
Experience working on rent convergence or similar financial modelling exercises
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage complex projects and deliver outcomes within tight deadlinesTo apply for the Interim Housing Finance / Rent & Valuations Specialist position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience