3 Property jobs in Ludlow, Shropshire

The purpose of the job is to work with private sector landlords to increase access to the private rented sector including through promotion of the Council's schemes, Rent Bonds, the Social Lettings Agency and Private Sector Leasing schemes for people in housing need. The postholder will provide ongoing management to properties within the portfolio ensuring the properties are cleaned and maintained as required to ensure they meet the council's appropriate lettable standard and to meet legal compliance requirements. They will work with new and existing tenants as they move into and move on from properties. The role will also include providing tenancy support and pre-tenancy training to applicants, including those with complex needs to support them access and sustain accommodation and assist in the meeting the requirements of the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 through assisting applicants to access the private rented sector and sustain accommodation.

The post holder should be qualified to HNC or above qualification or A levels or equivalent and also have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (A-C or New Grade 4-9) or equivalent. They should also have a minimum of 2 years related work experience and sufficient knowledge and experience to ensure that private rented properties are inspected under the relevant private sector housing regulations (HHSRS) to promote a safe alternative housing option and contribute towards improving private sector property conditions within Wyre Forest. The perfect candidate will have analytical and problem-solving skills, be IT literate to a good standard including email, spreadsheets and databases, have experience of working with partners/external organisations, experience of presenting a range of topics both orally and in writing. You will work alongside project officers, the Private Sector Housing team and housing advice officers to provide a comprehensive service to homeless households

Whatever your role within Wyre Forest District Council, every day you will be working to benefit people living in the area. The District is a mix of urban rural, market and riverside town communities covering 195 square kilometres. The three main towns of Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport-on-Severn and several surrounding villages including Arley, Rock, Chaddesley Corbett and Wolverley make up the district. Over 100,000 people live here and you can help shape our district's future as part of our circa 350 strong workforce that strives to make a difference in making sure the services we offer meet the aspirations and needs of our local community., To find out more about Wyre Forest District Council, or the area we serve please visit our website at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk, 'Like' us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WyreForest/ or follow us on Twitter @WyreForestDC. We've implemented a new system from Monday 4th March which will improve your candidate experience!

We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive. We believe in rewarding employees and working for us has some great benefits. We focus on supporting your physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. You can expect to enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities designed to enhance you in your role. Our excellent benefits also include a competitive salary and pension scheme, favourable holiday entitlements and flexible working options. We are dedicated to enabling each individual to be the best that they can be, and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze award. If you have ambition for yourself and this district, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you., Our vision is underpinned by the following values which lie at the heart of everything we do:

• We are working together
• We are fair
• We are dependable
• We put communities first
Our Priorities: Our priorities represent what we want to achieve for the social, economic and environmental well-being of the district, they are:
• Economic growth and regeneration
• Securing financial sustainability for services the local communities value
• A clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit