Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
We are looking to recruit a knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual to work as the Rent Deposit Guarantee (RDG) Officer within the private sector housing team.
The role of the RDG officer is to liaise with tenants and landlords to enable sustainable, safe and affordable private rented accommodation. You will work with households in housing need, take referrals from the housing options team, liaise with landlords to increase the number of properties accessible via a rent deposit guarantee scheme and to improve housing conditions and management standards in the Private Rented Sector, including the promotion of property and landlord Accreditation scheme.
You will liaise and negotiate with owners and agents, as well as managing an incentive budget appropriately to attract new customers and develop and administer a rental Bond Scheme. You will create working relationships with all providers in the Private Rented Sector market.
You will have the ability to adapt quickly to work with and assist people with a range of complex needs to.
The is a fixed term post for 12 months.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- The post holder will be required to have a good standard of education to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, competent in Microsoft Office, Oracle applications, word processing, spreadsheets and database systems and have a thorough knowledge and experience in a relevant context (housing or a support role).
- Recent experience of working with private landlords, landlord accreditation and rent deposit support schemes would be desirable.
- We are looking for a motivated individual with strong negotiation skills to support tenants and landlords in the private rented sector to assist people to access accommodation.
- A valid UK driver's license is essential.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Vicky Ledger at Victoria.Ledger@northumberland.gov.uk
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
Please note that this is a fixed term, full time position.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
