Assistant Right to Buy Officer

Assistant Right to Buy Officer needed in Ilford Paying £16.60 per hr ref 1717

Full time hours on a temporary basis

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing and maintaining procedures for processing Right to Buy applications in line with the Housing Act 1985 (as amended).
  • Support Right to Buy Leasehold Officers with registration, verification, and compliance checks of applications for manager authorisation.
  • Carry out administrative duties for Cash Incentive Schemes, Staircasing, Rent to Mortgage, and other home ownership initiatives.
  • Act as the first point of contact for enquiries, offering advice in person, by phone, or in writing on Right to Buy matters.
  • Collect and maintain accurate financial and performance data for reporting purposes.
  • Conduct occasional home visits to verify customer information and property eligibility.
  • Assist in verifying application details to ensure accurate conveyancing instructions are issued within statutory timescales.
  • Liaise with external agencies such as Housing Associations and Local Authorities to confirm applicant eligibility.
  • Provide support to the Legal team and customers regarding resale, deed transfers, and discount repayment queries in the absence of senior officers.
  • Contribute to fraud prevention efforts by supplying relevant information to the Investigation Team.
  • Offer general administrative support to the Sales and Leasing team as needed.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number.

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