Organisation: Derby Homes
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: The Council House
We have an exciting opportunity for a Private Rented Sector Manager to join Derby Homes Housing Options service.
You will manage a team of staff working to increase housing supply in Derby. Our role is to prevent homelessness and make it easier for people living in the city to secure and sustain good quality, well managed affordable private rented housing.
Working proactively with property owners, developers, partners and customers you will have the opportunity to influence service development and create innovative solutions to increase the number of homes accessible to those in housing need.
Are you:
- Driven and committed to providing excellent customer service?
- Able to motivate and lead a team?
- Able to work well under pressure and make clear, consistent decisions?
You will have;
- Excellent persuasion, negotiation and communication skills.
- Knowledge of housing legislation.
- Experience of residential lettings in the private rented sector.
- An understanding of the current challenges in the housing sector.
If this sounds like you, then we'd very much like to receive an application from you. Please remember to evidence how you meet all the essential criteria on your form.
If you would like any further information about this role, please contact Rebecca Marron on 01332 640107
Derby Homes has a national reputation for its excellent services which we know are down to our valued workforce. In return for their hard work, we strive to be an employer of choice. We have a range of excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working, work life balance, local government pension scheme, employee health initiatives and green travel options.
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We are an equal opportunities employer so please inform us of any individual requirements you may have during the recruitment process.
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 15th September 2023 at midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews are to be held the week commencing 25th September 2023. If you have been selected for interview you will hear from us prior to the interview date.
Please note that we do not accept CVs or use recruitment agencies.