Neighbourhood Officer

Date Posted 11/10/2023

Application Closing Date 25/10/2023 23:59

Hours 36 per week

Salary £36,071 per annum

Location Salford

Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.

 

As part of our Neighbourhoods team, you’ll provide an effective service across a defined neighbourhood, developing and improving those services. You’ll deal with all aspects of letting properties, assist with community initiatives, develop local communications, and ensure any issues which arise in the neighbourhood are resolved.

 

Why ForHousing?

  • STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products
  • Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost
  • Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more
  • Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment
  • Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline

What you’ll be doing:

  • Contributing to the development, implementation, and delivery of Neighbourhood plans
  • Developing and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders
  • Collaborating with stakeholders and external agencies to deliver customer-focussed solutions to neighbourhood issues
  • Providing customers with advice and support

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Excellent communications skills
  • Knowledge of relevant housing legislation
  • Experience working within social housing would be ideal
  • Access to your own vehicle for work purposes

ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

 

If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk

 

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on application volumes.