Leasehold & Right To Buy Officer - Housing
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | per hour PAYE, DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2025 |
| Location: | Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1EB |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Portsmouth 5269939 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
JOB TITLE: Leasehold & Right To Buy Officer - Housing
REF: Portsmouth 5269939
Pay rate: Up to £16.00 per hour PAYE, dependent on experience
You must have a full driving licence and access to a car in order to carry out site visits and meetings.
The role:
On behalf of a local council, we are seeking someone to join a Neighbourhood Management Team as a Right to Buy and Leasehold Officer within the Housing Services department.
You will need experience in Right to Buy (RTB), leasehold or housing management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will need to be confident working with multiple stakeholders including leaseholders, tenants, Housing staff, other departments (Finance, Legal etc.) and external organisations such as solicitors, mortgage companies and contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing and process all RTB sale applications, including dealing with enquiries, preparing documents and communicating with solicitors
Provide clear guidance to tenants/leaseholders on the RTB process, eligibility and obligations as a leaseholder
Prepare legal documents, lease agreements and service charge estimates
Responsibility for Section 20 (Landlord and Tenant Act 1985) consultation process for any Qualifying Works
Arranging repairs and maintenance to be undertaken in accordance with tenancy agreements
Managing arrears (including negotiating affordable, individually tailored repayment plans, judgements and forfeiture)
Providing advice on post-sale leasehold management, including lease extensions
Maintaining accurate leaseholder information and updating systems with relevant case information
What the client is looking for:
Experience in RTB, leasehold property or housing management, with a good knowledge of leasehold law and housing legislation
Excellent numerical skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, especially clear and concise written communication skills including the ability to record information accurately and write formal letters
Strong customer service skills with ability to explain complex processes clearly
Be able to demonstrate a structured and logical approach to problem solving with the ability to use judgement and discretion when making decisions
Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail as understanding and using complex financial information is required
Computer literate with experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Housing Management systems
Full driving licence and access to a car
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Job Ref: Portsmouth 5269939
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