Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, a large Housing Association based in Derry / Londonderry, to recruit a Housing Officer on a temporary basis for a period of 2 months with the possibility of further extension. Your new role You will be responsible for delivering a range of generic frontline housing management and customer services in accordance with the Association's policies and procedures including: Estate Management. Allocations and Void Management. Income Recovery / Rent Arrears Management. Anti-Social Behaviour Case Management. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you must possess: A 3rd level qualification with at least 1 year's relevant experience in a customer-facing role with account management experience, or; A Level 3 qualification or equivalent with a professional housing qualification and at least 1 year's relevant experience in a customer-facing role with account management experience, or; A Level 3 qualification or equivalent with at least 2 years' relevant experience in a customer-facing role with account management experience, or; A minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Housing Officer. Additionally, you must have: Experience in the business use of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word and Excel. A full current driving licence and access to a car. Ideally, you will possess: Knowledge of working practices within housing organisations providing social housing. Working knowledge of the welfare benefit system and e-benefits. Working Knowledge of NIHE HMS system. What you'll get in return This position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work with an established Housing Association. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis. What you need to do now Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Housing Officer Housing Management Patch Manager Housing Manager Benefits: £35 000-£38 000 per annum