Housing Officer
Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes Glasgow and Loretto Housing as a Housing Officer.
About the role
Wheatley Group is Scotland’s leading housing, care and property-management group. The Group spans 19 local authority areas across Scotland, providing homes and award-winning services to over 210,000 people.
At Wheatley, we are committed to building great homes, transforming neighbourhoods, and helping customers get the most out of life. As a Housing Officer, you will be at the heart of this – becoming a familiar face in our communities, providing a comprehensive, high-quality housing management service to customers.
We have a fantastic opportunity for experienced and caring housing professionals to join our teams at Wheatley Homes Glasgow.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have…
- an enthusiastic and caring professional who can work, adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and constantly innovating and improving organisation;
- passionate about delivering excellent customer service; and
- able to work collaboratively with customers and partner agencies to support the continued development of our communities.
You should have:
- at least two years’ experience working within a Housing Officer role or be part of our internal Ignite Graduate programme;
- excellent interpersonal skills;
- a good knowledge of current housing legislation;
- a proven track record of excellent rental income collection, void and neighbourhood management; and
- demonstrative experience of managing a challenging workload.
The role will involve working from home, with travel requirements to allocated patch and Group offices when required. Holding, or working towards, a housing qualification at CIH Level 2 or equivalent – as well as a current driving licence – is desirable.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
The benefits we offer
As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.
The successful candidate will receive:
- a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
- access to a contributory pension scheme;
- excellent leave entitlements;
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
- contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
- access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
- 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.
Committed to inclusion
At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.
We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.
Closing date: 5pm on 27 September 2023
For a chat about the role, please contact Locality Housing Director, Jamie Pettigrew on 07501395758 or Jamie.Pettigrew@wheatleyhomes-glasgow.com
We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Young on 07867291367 or rachel.young@wheatley-group.com.