Your new company A well-established housing association in Ayrshire is seeking an experienced Housing Officer or Housing Assistant for an initial 8-week assignment. The role focusses on allocations and rent arrears, and is office-based. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a busy team supporting tenants and delivering essential housing services. Your new role The Housing Officer is responsible for the effective delivery of Housing Management functions in line with the culture, vision and values of the housing association. This includes the management of rent collection and income maximisation, allocations, voids, estate management and the management of anti-social behaviour. Deliver core housing services: rent collection, allocations, voids, estate management, and anti-social behaviour. Support tenants to sustain tenancies and access relevant services. Monitor rent accounts and manage arrears recovery. Administer new lets and re-lets efficiently. Maintain accurate records and update housing systems. Ensure compliance with housing legislation and internal policies. Conduct estate inspections and respond to issues. Collaborate with colleagues and support Housing Assistants. What you'll need to succeed Previous Housing Officer or Housing Assistant Experience Professional Housing Qualification (i.e. CIH Level 3 or equivalent) What you'll get in return EVH Grade 7 (Officer) / Grade 6 (Assistant) 8 week contract initially What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 found at hays.co.uk