Housing Advisor (Grade F)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £20.00 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | E1 1BJ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | BLACK AND GOLD SERVICES LTD |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Role Overview
we are seeking to recruit five Housing Services Advisors to join a busy, high-volume contact centre environment. This role is ideal for individuals with previous contact centre experience, particularly those with exposure to housing repairs, tenancy-related enquiries, and local authority housing services.
As a frontline advisor and first point of contact, you will deliver a professional, efficient, and customer-focused telephone service, supporting residents across a wide range of housing-related services while effectively managing expectations and resolving issues at first contact wherever possible.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for residents.
Respond to a high volume of inbound calls in a fast-paced contact centre environment, maintaining high standards of customer service.
Provide accurate information and support across a range of service areas, including:
Housing repairs and maintenance
Rents and payments
Leasehold services
Estate facilities and communal services
General housing enquiries
Log, update, and manage service requests accurately using the inhouse Housing Management System (or equivalent).
Diagnose repair issues, raise work orders, and provide realistic timescales to residents.
Manage resident expectations professionally, including handling challenging or complex enquiries with empathy and confidence.
Ensure all interactions are recorded accurately and in line with data protection and service standards.
Work collaboratively with internal housing teams to ensure effective resolution of enquiries.
Training & Working Arrangements
Successful candidates must complete a two-week intensive training programme, delivered in the office.
Following successful completion of training, hybrid working arrangements may be introduced in line with service requirements and performance.
Full attendance during the training period is mandatory.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Previous experience working in a contact centre or customer service environment.
Confident telephone manner with strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage high call volumes while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Strong customer service ethos with the ability to handle difficult conversations calmly.
Good IT skills and ability to work across multiple systems.
Desirable:
Experience within housing services, particularly repairs or tenancy management.
Working knowledge of the Northgate Housing system.
Experience working within a local authority or social housing environment.
Personal Attributes
Professional, reliable, and resilient
Calm under pressure and able to manage competing demands
Customer-focused with strong problem-solving skills
Organised and detail-oriented
Positive team player with a proactive approach
Additional Information
This is a temporary role for an initial period of two months, ending 31 March 2026.
The role is office based, particularly during training.
Successful candidates will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.
we are seeking to recruit five Housing Services Advisors to join a busy, high-volume contact centre environment. This role is ideal for individuals with previous contact centre experience, particularly those with exposure to housing repairs, tenancy-related enquiries, and local authority housing services.
As a frontline advisor and first point of contact, you will deliver a professional, efficient, and customer-focused telephone service, supporting residents across a wide range of housing-related services while effectively managing expectations and resolving issues at first contact wherever possible.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for residents.
Respond to a high volume of inbound calls in a fast-paced contact centre environment, maintaining high standards of customer service.
Provide accurate information and support across a range of service areas, including:
Housing repairs and maintenance
Rents and payments
Leasehold services
Estate facilities and communal services
General housing enquiries
Log, update, and manage service requests accurately using the inhouse Housing Management System (or equivalent).
Diagnose repair issues, raise work orders, and provide realistic timescales to residents.
Manage resident expectations professionally, including handling challenging or complex enquiries with empathy and confidence.
Ensure all interactions are recorded accurately and in line with data protection and service standards.
Work collaboratively with internal housing teams to ensure effective resolution of enquiries.
Training & Working Arrangements
Successful candidates must complete a two-week intensive training programme, delivered in the office.
Following successful completion of training, hybrid working arrangements may be introduced in line with service requirements and performance.
Full attendance during the training period is mandatory.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Previous experience working in a contact centre or customer service environment.
Confident telephone manner with strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage high call volumes while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Strong customer service ethos with the ability to handle difficult conversations calmly.
Good IT skills and ability to work across multiple systems.
Desirable:
Experience within housing services, particularly repairs or tenancy management.
Working knowledge of the Northgate Housing system.
Experience working within a local authority or social housing environment.
Personal Attributes
Professional, reliable, and resilient
Calm under pressure and able to manage competing demands
Customer-focused with strong problem-solving skills
Organised and detail-oriented
Positive team player with a proactive approach
Additional Information
This is a temporary role for an initial period of two months, ending 31 March 2026.
The role is office based, particularly during training.
Successful candidates will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.