Resident Services Officer

Posted 01 May 2025
Salary £35 - 40 per hour
LocationLondon
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Housing Services
ReferenceJO0000058347

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Resident Services Officer to deliver high-quality, resident-focused housing management services. You will manage a patch of properties, act as a key point of contact for tenants and leaseholders, and lead on resolving tenancy-related issues including complex anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases. This is a vital frontline role where your ability to resolve disputes and maintain safe, cohesive communities will make a direct impact on residents' lives.

This role reqruies you to be in the office / onsite 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities
·Deliver a comprehensive tenancy and leasehold management service.
·Take ownership of ASB cases from investigation through to resolution, including taking legal action where appropriate.
·Conduct tenancy audits and respond to tenancy breaches such as illegal subletting or fraud.
·Support victims of ASB and work closely with other services to mitigate risk and maintain community safety.
·Attend residents' meetings and promote engagement to strengthen local communities.
·Work with internal teams and external agencies including police and support services to address safeguarding, domestic abuse and ASB.
·Manage void properties and ensure efficient re-letting.
·Respond promptly and professionally to member enquiries and complaints.
·Supervise Customer Service Officers where required.

About You
·Proven experience managing ASB cases within a housing management environment is essential.
·A sound understanding of housing law, tenancy enforcement, and best practice in managing ASB.
·Ability to engage and support residents while balancing enforcement duties.
·Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to represent the organisation at court or meetings.
·Strong IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate case records.
·Able to manage your own caseload, meet deadlines and performance targets.
·Experience in partnership working with police, social services, and legal teams.
·CIH qualification or equivalent is desirable.

How to Apply
If you're passionate about housing and have the expertise in ASB management to improve community safety and resident satisfaction, we'd love to hear from you. Click APPLY NOW to submit your application.


If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, feel free to send us your CV anyway. We frequently recruit for similar roles UK-wide and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about future opportunities.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065.
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