Assistant Lettings Officer / Housing

Assistant Lettings Officer / Housing - Temporary 12 month contract

Yeovil, Somerset

Salary: Grade 4 £19,410 rising to £20,433 p.a. after probationary period

Full-time - 37 hours per week

Our client own and manage over 8,500 properties from Devon to Sedgemoor. Working closely with local authorities, they are one of the leaders in developing and managing affordable homes to rent in the South West. They also provide Government-funded schemes offering people the chance to get their first step on the property ladder and buy their own home.

Our client is now looking to recruit an experienced and personable administrator to join their busy Lettings Team in Yeovil. In this challenging role you will provide advice to the general public in a helpful and knowledgeable manner whilst supporting the lettings team in all aspects of administration. This can involve crucial tenancy changes or working with the team to ensure quick re-lets of vacant accommodation. Enquiries can arrive via telephone, fax or in person so excellent communication skills, both written and face to face, are essential.  Other duties include diary management, maintaining accurate records and processing payments as well as playing an active role in our local marketing events.

The successful candidate will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent (a minimum of 5 at Grade C or above), including Maths and English, with a wealth of administrative experience within a busy office environment. You should have strong abilities in the use of computers and programmes such as Microsoft Office. A team player, you should be flexible, organised and able to work under pressure, prioritising as you go. This role also requires a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Due to the nature of this post, the successful applicant will have their background checked with the CRB to ensure suitability.

Closing Date:  Monday 5th March

Interview Date:  Tuesday 13th March 2012

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