Right To Buy Officer
Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
An existing opportunity has arisen to join the Property Services team at Woking Borough Council. We are seeking a motivated, confident, and pro-active person to join our Property Services Team.
You will facilitate the purchase of Right to Buy properties in accordance with the Housing Act (1985), in conjunction with Housing and Legal Services. This also includes Buy Backs, (the buying back of previously owned Council properties) and Share Owndership transactions.
Ideally the successful candidate will have property related public sector experience, however not essential. We expect you to be able to demonstrate the ability to manage, plan, and prioritise as well as show strong people skills & abilities to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Also essential is the ability to interpret and explain legislation to customers, stakeholders and tenants and as appropriate officer direction.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Caroline Rivett, Commercial Manager on caroline.rivett@woking.gov.uk / 01483 743249
Closing Date: 20 July 2025 at 23.59
Interview Date: w/c 28 July 2025
Salary range
- £18,000 - £33,000 per year