Right to Buy Officer

Posted 19 June 2024
Salary Negotiable Based on Experience
LocationManchester
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Housing Recruitment
ReferencePROF_46191
Contact NameAndrew Golder

Job description

Our client, based in Manchester, is currently recruiting for a Right-to-Buy Officer on a 3-month temporary contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on Right-to-Buy cases and be knowledgeable on the legislation surrounding it.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Managing a backlog of Right-to-Buy applications and dealing with any new ones

  • Liaising with solicitors regarding contract for transfer

  • Using an eligibility checker to find out what discount’s tenants may be entitled to

  • Guiding applicants through the application process, ensuring compliance with regulations

  • Responsible for collecting financial information and the provision of reports

  • Investigating potential fraud cases

  • Determining any service charge and major work cases

Experience required:

  • Experience required in Social Housing

  • Experience working within the legal parameters of Right-to-Buy cases

Working hours:

  • 36 hours per week

  • Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

  • 3 days working from home

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

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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