Lettings Officer

Lettings Officer

Hourly rate: £22 via Umbrella

Location: South West (Hybrid)

Hours: 37

Duration: 6 Months initially

Reference: J87756

Venn Group are currently working with a Local Authority in the South West, who are seeking a Lettings Officer to work in partnership with the Private Rented Sector and assist those in housing need to access and sustain accommodation.

Main duties of the job:

• Support the administration of financial assistance scheme for landlords, including the tenancy deposit loan and bond schemes processes
• Complete rent deposit loan sign-ups with clients including financial assessment and giving basic money advice, making repayment agreements in every case
• Monitor client’s monthly repayments and update support records accordingly
• Work with deposit protection schemes to ensure accurate and lawful registration and protection of the councils financial interests
• Carry out bond claim assessments using gathered evidence which is verified from landlord and tenant
• Assess the suitability of accommodation for households in partnership with appropriate professionals
• Provide a first point of contact for private and social landlords regarding property availability, nominations, refusals and tenancies at risk
• Carry out all necessary verification checks, including credit references, address and identification to prevent fraud and ensure safe allocations, rent deposit applications & support is provided to landlords
• Attend viewing/sign-ups as required

Essential Skills:

• Experience of housing related services or similar field, or other relevant experience
• Enhanced DBS issued within the last year or on the update service
• Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car

To apply for this role and for more information, please send your updated CV to Ashleigh Clarke at aclarke@venngroup.com or call 0117 930 8760