Ashfield District Council have a great opportunity for a Team Leader (Lettings & Right to Buy) to join us in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of Salary £36,648 - £39,186 per annum (pay award pending)
We are looking for a talented Team Leader who has a commitment to deliver exceptional customer service and a passion for meeting the housing needs of local residents.
You will be responsible for all aspects of the Council's Lettings service, including the management of the Housing Register, overseeing the short-listing of suitable applicants and the efficient letting of vacant Council homes. There are currently 4500 residents registered for housing and 500 homes are let each year out of a stock of 6600 homes.
Ensuring homes are let quickly, so as to maximise rental income, is crucial. You will be responsible for meeting key performance indicators and ensuring the Team are driven to deliver. With many older and vulnerable applicants, the need for efficiency needs to be balanced with a requirement to provide a compassionate and supportive service.
In addition, you will lead in respect of the management and delivery of the Right to Buy service for tenants who wish to purchase their Council home. You will ensure that information is made available and that robust checks are conducted as part of the sales process.
You will need to have good knowledge and understanding of relevant housing legislation, statutory guidance and Council policies and procedures, and an ability to apply this in a range of different circumstances. Your personal skills will be crucial to your success. You will need to be motivated, resilient, organised and have excellent people management skills.
Closing date for the Team Leader role: 2 June 2024
Interview date for the Team Leader or role: 11/12 June 2024
Why not click ‘apply' today? Don't miss out on this opportunity to develop your career as our Team Leader.
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