Leasehold & Sundry Debt Officer

We are in search of a driven Leasehold & Sundry Debt Officer on behalf of our client based in Birmingham. This is a permanent position, working for a Housing Association who are dedicated to the development of sustainable, diverse, co-operative, caring and vibrant communities.

This will be a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, and offers working from home one day per week. The annual salary for this post is £30,009.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Being responsible for the provision of annual service charges, estimates and statements

• Ensuring the production of bills and statements are processed correctly and that leaseholders receive reasonable bills and accurate for service charges

• Liaising with colleagues to undertake S20 consultation in accordance with the procedures and timescales laid down in the legislation, issuing notices and supporting information as required

• Dealing with any service charge disputes

• Working through former tenant arrears and initiating processes to collect money owed to the Association by previous tenants.

• Creating reports detailing debt that is unrecoverable either due to age of debt or other factors

• Managing leasehold properties and all aspects of leasehold services, including consultations for major works and repairs, issuing invoices and estimates for service charges

Experience required:

• Working with leasehold, home ownership or commercial properties

• Experience in recovering service charges and debt collection

• Providing an attentive and tailored service to clients

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Up-to-date on Housing legislation and Leasehold regulations

• Strong communicator and able to resolve complex situations

Rewards and Benefits:

• 34 days annual leave per year, including bank holidays - with the opportunity to buy 5 days back each year

• Birthday leave (once probation is passed)

• Eyecare vouchers/schemes

• Transport expense coverage

• Wholesale discounts

• New-home leave

• Employee assistance programme

• Health cash plan

• Cycle purchase scheme

• Reduced gym memberships

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

• Flexible working between core hours 8:00am-6:00pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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