Tenancy Audit Officer

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Can you handle the truth ?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Tenancy Audit Officer to work within our Tenancy Audit Team. You will be tackling social housing fraud and supporting the Council to house those in most need

What’s the role?

Visiting council properties to establish who lives there and whether the property is abandoned or sublet. You will be reviewing different information to establish the true nature of the tenancy. Where a breach of the tenancy exists, to serve the relevant legal notices, and attend court to give evidence. The aim is to recover properties so they can be re-let in line with the Council's allocation policy.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

You will be passionate about dealing with breaches of tenancy. Be confident with an ability to stay calm in challenging situations. Have excellent communication skills and the ability to write accurate reports with an attention to detail. Capable of working with others and great people skills. Track record of delivering results and high customer satisfaction.

Location

The job is primarily on site i.e. across the borough of Lewisham , but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Raj Ram 07739214085

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£37,509- £38,637 per annum (Scale 6)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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