Housing Coordinator

Housing Coordinator

Based in Edinburgh (Hybrid working) 

£14.81 per hour + holiday pay

Reed Business Support are pleased to be working on a Housing Coordinator role with one of Scotland's leading social housing providers. This will be a 12 - 16 week contract suited for a candidate with a background in Housing. This is sure to be a fast-paced, interesting role perfect for candidate who like communicating with others and handling a varied workload. 

Our client is very well respected in their sector, noted for their dedication to modernisation and creating a positive working environment. 

• Start date: ASAP
• Hours: Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm) (Compressed 28 hour week available) 
• 1 day per week in the office (candidates are welcome to work more if they choose) 

Key responsibilities: 

• Responding to requests and enquiries directed to the housing service 
• Conducting property visits to get papers signed, hand over keys, and assist with void inspections
• Supporting management with a variety of admin processes including checking rent accounts, maintaining key control, issuing and recording void inspection documentation, arranging inspections, and monitoring letting processes
• Processing applications, running shortlists, sending offer letters, and requesting tenancy references
• Producing new tenant documents 
• Providing reports as required 
• Maintaining the Housing Management System 
• Maintaining records of all enquiries, interactions, and cases
• Carrying out admin tasks related to rent re-registrations, annual rent reviews, and housing benefit notifications
• Assisting with the preparation of current rent arrears cases including compiling documentation

Person specifications: 

• Previous experience working in the Housing sector 
• Excellent admin and organisational skills
• Full driving license (and access to car if under 25 or a new driver) 
• Previous experience dealing with customers and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied workload
• Good IT Skills - particularly Microsoft Office

If you're interested in this excellent opportunity, please apply now or contact Courtney Gair at the Reed Edinburgh office for further details.