Leasehold and Right to Buy Officer

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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Portsmouth. Are looking for a Leasehold and Right to Buy Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role:  Leasehold and Right to Buy Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: Until September 2025 (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Portsmouth
Driving Licence Required: Yes
Vehicle Access Required: Yes
Rate of Pay: £30 p/h umbrella inside IR35
Pay Negotiable: No
Short Brief/Requirement: 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, in accordance with organisations scheme of flexible working hours. The post holder may be required to work outside normal office hours from time to time.

Purpose:

• We are looking for someone to join our 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 GBC 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

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 2 years experience within a Leasehold and Right to Buy Officer or equivalent.
• You must have a full driving licence and access to a car in order to carry out site visits and meetings.
• You may be required to attend evening meetings as appropriate.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on  020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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