Lettings Officer Full Time Temporary

Lettings Officer needed in Bedford paying £18.29per hr PAYE Ref: 5179957

This role is working full time hours on a temporary basis

Responsibilities:

• Ensure cost effective and targeted marketing activities are delivered and maintained to generate private sector landlord leads to assist the overall team objective to relieve homelessness.
• Maintain an up to date awareness of the local private rented market in order to maintain delivery of accommodation against competing demands.
• Deliver a first class service to private sector landlords by responding effectively and efficiently to enquiries.
• Attend valuation meetings with landlords to deliver new instructions negotiating affordable and cost effective deals to meet the needs of the service.
• Liaise with relevant statutory, voluntary, private sector and other agencies including team members and other service areas, in order to maximise available accommodation and provide tailored solutions to a customers identified rehousing needs.
• Ensure properties meet legal and health and safety requirements through thorough inspection, assessment and improvement work schedules.

Ideally candidates will have:

• In-depth knowledge of HHSRS legislation and ability to apply it to identify defects and hazards along with an up-to-date knowledge of property law.
• A full driving licence

 If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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