Right to Buy Officer - 6 months fixed term

We want to be the best and we know that it will take certain people to get us there. Our approach is to focus on having dedicated, empowered staff who co-ordinate and take ownership for specific functions within their team (or stem).

You will be part of a team delivering excellent value for money services to both existing and future customers within the Home Ownership Team. You will act as the team administrator with particular emphasis on Right to Buy and Right to Acquire but will also be working in other areas of the Home Ownership Team. These include shared ownership sales and management, leasehold management, statutory s20 consultation and general consultation with residents.

What we need you to do:

• Be responsible for managing and processing all aspects of the Right to Buy and Right to Acquire applications from start to completion, ensuring compliance with legislation, including registration of Right to Buy applications, checking them for completeness, accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation for manager authorisation
• Conduct eligibility checks, liaising with tenants, legal representatives, and other stakeholders
• Prepare and issue Section 125 Notices and ensuring deadlines are met
• Provide advice and guidance to tenants and internal teams regarding Right to Buy/Right to Acquire procedures
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

As a person, you will:

• Put tenants and leaseholders at the heart of everything you do
• Embrace change
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office software packages and have advanced skills in Excel
• Demonstrate initiative and have the ability to work on your own
• Be an excellent team player who contributes to the team achieving its goals
• Be able to build effective and productive working relationships with tenants, leaseholders, external and internal partners.

How to apply

Have a read of the job description and if you’re excited about this opportunity complete the application form and email it to Recruitment@redkitehousing.org.uk.

If you’d like to have a conversation about the role, please contact Recruitment@redkitehousing.org.uk to arrange a conversation.

35-hour week pilot

Since June 2024 we have been piloting a change to our normal full-time, 37-hour 5-day week. Over the last 7 months we have been piloting a shorter 35-hour week (for the same pay as before) where staff work a full day Monday to Thursday, and finish the working week at 1pm every Friday. It’s just a pilot at this stage while we evaluate its impact on our staff, our tenants, and the service we provide, but if successful we will consider a permanent move to this way of working in 2025.