Property Manager – Temporary Accomodation (SO2)

Job Category : Housing.
Location : Edmonton Centre, Enfield Council.
Hours Per Week : 35.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £17.27.

To provide a comprehensive and responsive management and support service for homeless households placed in privately leased and hostel type accommodation under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996.
To ensure that the units of temporary accommodation are used economically and effectively; that they remain in a good state of repair and compliant to statutory standards with regard to Health and Safety and suitability.
To maintain effective communication and be the department’s point of contact for; homeless households living in hostel and privately leased accommodation, Landlords and agents of accommodation providers and all associated internal and external organisations.
To ensure all records relating to the units of temporary accommodation and homeless households are maintained, up to date and accurate.
Candidates must have a clean UK driving license and access to their own vehicle. Knowledge of Northgate essential.

Essential:

1. Proven relevant Housing Management experience in dealing with temporary accommodation in either the private or public sector.
2. Ability to deal with tenants and landlords in a challenging environment with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
3. Able to work to conflicting deadlines without direct supervision and able to manage time and resources efficiently
4. Possess a working knowledge of welfare benefit entitlements including Housing Benefit available to tenants
5. An understanding and commitment to the provision of a quality service in a customer focused environment.

Desirable:

1. A good working knowledge of IT systems; Word, Excel, accounting and repair systems
2. A good understanding of building maintenance and repairs issues