We are working closely alongside with a local authority in North Northamptonshire to assist with the appointment of a Housing Assistant on a 2-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £15.06- £19.11 per hour
Summary:
The Housing Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and front-facing support to the Housing department. Your work ensures that property tenancies (including garages) are managed effectively, financial accounts are kept up to date, and tenants are actively engaged in community activities. This role requires a high level of accuracy in data management and a commitment to delivering inclusive customer service.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and conduct property viewings and sign-ups with prospective tenants.
* Prepare and distribute legal documentation for new tenancies, garage licenses, mutual exchanges, and tenancy changes.
* Manage the end-to-end invoice process, including raising requisitions and processing payments.
* Assist Tenant Engagement Officers by producing flyers, newsletters, and promotional materials.
* Manage the "life cycle" of a file—scanning, filing, and updating electronic and paper house files to ensure GDPR compliance.
* Monitor departmental post and email inboxes, ensuring correspondence is directed to the correct officer promptly.
Qualifications:
* GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths, or equivalent experience.
Essentials:
* Proven experience in an office environment, ideally within a local authority or housing association.
* Experience handling invoices, requisitions, or basic account reconciliation.
* The ability to manage a high volume of paperwork and digital records with meticulous attention to detail.
* Experience in attending meetings and producing clear, concise minutes.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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