Door-to-Door Canvasser - Housing Disrepair Specialist
Job Type: Full-time/ Contract
Salary £ £32000
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Door-to-Door Canvasser to join our team, focusing on assisting tenants in council estates with housing
disrepair issues. Your primary role will be to engage with local housing association and council tenants, identify instances of disrepair within their properties, and facilitate the process of addressing these concerns. This is a crucial role in empowering tenants and ensuring their living conditions meet acceptable standards.
Responsibilities:
Conduct door-to-door canvassing within designated council estates to identify tenants experiencing housing disrepair problems.
Engage effectively with tenants, explaining our services and the process for addressing disrepair issues with damp and mold and leaks ect.
Gather initial information regarding the nature and extent of disrepair, including taking photographs and videos of damaged areas using a company-provided device or personal smartphone.
Schedule appointments for qualified surveyors to conduct detailed inspections of properties with identified disrepair reports
Transmit collected photographic and video evidence promptly and accurately to surveyors and legal teams (e.g., solicitors) to aid in building comprehensive reports and legal cases
Maintain accurate records of all interactions, appointments, and collected evidence.
Adhere to all relevant data protection and privacy regulations when handling tenant information
Represent the company professionally and ethically at all times.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in door-to-door canvassing is essential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with diverse individuals.
Empathy and a genuine desire to assist vulnerable tenants
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a field-based role.
Proficiency in using a smartphone or tablet for photography, videography, and data entry.
Knowledge of basic housing disrepair issues and tenant rights is advantageous but not strictly required, as training will be provided
A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle may be beneficial depending on the assigned areas but not essential as the surveyors will have vehicles also
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £18,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
* Store discount
* Transport links
Experience:
* Canvassing: 2 years (required)
* Door to door sales: 1 year (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 50% (preferred)
Work Location: In person