We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a Home Purchase and Acquisitions Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £19.11 - £24.54 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• To assist in operating the Councils policy on rehousing assistance for homeowners affected by regeneration, contributing and developing procedures to manage and to engage with homeowners; addressing their concerns and seeking solutions to difficulties they may face in relocating and to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.
• To develop and follow procedures and systems covering the specified areas, including the policy and procedures of financial assessments for customers to determine their affordability in relation to regeneration rehousing and the Councils discretionary purchase schemes.
• To manage end-to-end processes of the Councils Cash Incentive schemes that enable secure tenants to purchase homes on the open market and the processes of the shared equity, equity loan, and social home buy schemes and stair casing of shared ownership.
• Management of shared ownership collections portfolio adhering to the Debt Recovery Protocol.
• Liaising as appropriate with customers and their representatives, other Council departments, the courts and tribunals and professional bodies, representing the Councils interests and ensuring, as far as possible, that the Councils financial and fiduciary position is maintained.

Qualifications:

• Awareness of the governing legislation relating to leasehold management, including the Leasehold Reform & Urban Development Act 1993, Landlord & Tenant Acts Housing Acts
• A knowledge of the range of home purchase schemes that support tenants into homeownership
• Experience of working with and supporting residents who require rehousing ideally on regeneration schemes
• Experience of managing a multi faceted workload and be able to prioritise your work and meet deadlines

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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