Your new companyWe're currently supporting a well-established housing association in the East End of Glasgow with the appointment of a Housing Assistant or Housing Officer on a short-term temporary basis to support the team during a busy period.This role would suit someone with previous social housing experience who is confident picking up work quickly and providing day-to-day support across housing management functions.Your new role

• Supporting the delivery of an effective housing management service
• Responding to tenant enquiries via phone, email and face-to-face contact
• Assisting with tenancy management, allocations and estate management tasks
• Updating housing management systems and maintaining accurate records
• Liaising with internal teams and external partners as required
• Supporting Housing Officers/Managers with casework and administration

(Responsibilities will vary depending on whether the post is appointed at Housing Assistant or Housing Officer level.)What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience working in a social housing environment (RSL or local authority)
• Comfortable managing a varied workload in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Confident using housing management systems and Microsoft Office
• Able to work with minimal supervision and hit the ground running

What you'll get in return

• Immediate start
• Initial 5-6 week temporary assignment (with potential to be reviewed)
• Competitive hourly rate aligned to EVH Grade 6 or 7, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to support a respected housing organisation during a key period

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