Metropolitan Housing Trust London changes the lives of literally thousands of people every day. One of the largest and most highly regarded social housing businesses in London, with a reputation for first class delivery and unparalleled urban regeneration, we expect a lot from our people but, in return, our rewards and career development opportunities are first class.

The Neighbourhood Officer will be responsible for delivering a high quality service to a defined patch of neighbourhoods within the Ashmole Estate, in South London. They will be providing a housing management service which should maximise customer satisfaction to a range of customers including leaseholders, freeholders, tenants, stakeholders and partners achieving performance targets and protecting MHP assets. They will represent MHP for all its services including the standards of MHT estates and MHT group schemes.

Candidates applying for this role must have the following essential criteria:
• Knowledge of Leasehold and Housing Law, Leasehold & Neighbourhood management
issues, and good practice
• Housing or equivalent qualification or experience of working in housing or
related field
• Experience of spreadsheet, WP and other IT packages
• Current driving license and use of a car
• Willingness to work out of hours to attend meetings and other events

This position represents the opportunity for a person with the right blend of technical and personal skills to join us at an extremely exciting stage of our development.

Benefits: You will be entitled to a base of 25 days paid annual leave plus eight English Public Statutory Holidays.

Location: Ashmole Estate, London
Salary: £28,767 - £31,119
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Closing date: 10th August 2010 - Midnight

MHP supports flexible working and welcomes job applications / proposals on that basis.

MHT is part of Metropolitan Housing Partnership (MHP). MHP is a green employer, celebrates diversity and welcomes applicants from all communities.

To apply for this position or any other, please either complete an online application form or upload your CV and a Supporting statement addressing the key experience and qualifications section of the job profile.