Rent and Service Charge Lead - Joseph Rowntree Foundation : Job Details

*Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship*.

35 hours per week

About the role

These are exciting times at JRF/JRHT, where we are continuing the transformation of our services, supported by the move to our new Finance and Housing Systems. This role is pivotal to that continued improvement, providing a resident focused rent and service charge setting service. It will lead the work in this area - providing the key organisational link across the JRHT Finance, Housing and Community Services, Development, and Asset Management teams. This will ensure that our rent, service charges and other charges are transparent to residents and new customers (applicants).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of working within the social housing sector and a recent track record in working with rents, leasehold and service charges. In return we can offer the opportunity to work in a truly values-driven organisation and a fantastic benefits package.

About you

With prior knowledge of rents, service charges and leasehold and a good understanding of the legislation and regulations which underpin them, you will be ready to drive our work in this area during the project. You will also be able to support us to establish ongoing ways of working which ensure transparency and consistency for our residents.

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to build a rapport with a wide range of stakeholders, often having to convey complex ideas in simple, easily understood terms. You will be meticulous by nature, with a keen attention to detail.

About usThe Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North East. JRF and JRHT are two important influencing organisations with an ambitious agenda for inspiring positive change in the UK in line with our vision of a prosperous and poverty free UK.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your CV and supporting letter explaining your motivation for the role and how you think your skills, knowledge and experience makes you the ideal candidate.

Closing date for applications is Friday 4th October 2024.

Interviews will take place week commencing 14th October 2024, and we reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date

Additional Information

In support of our approach to flexible working, we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full time employment as well as those who may want to share the role on a part time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part time work and, if part time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At JRF/JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.

As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression, and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.