Lettings Officer – Fixed term up to 9 months

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Homesearch Team, where you will be responsible for the delivery of our voids and allocations service.  

You will take a key role in delivery of our allocations, voids, and new tenancy services and oversee the process from initial Homesearch application through to the end of the probationary tenancy period.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage Homesearch application registrations efficiently.
• Conduct pre-tenancy and selection processes.
• Assess and coordinate necessary property works for allocations.
• Allocate properties in line with our polices and procedures. 
• Identify and invoice for rechargeable work.
• Lead accompanied viewings and facilitate the signing of new tenants.

What we’re looking for

To join our Homesearch department, we’re looking for someone with:

• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Experience in managing tenancy processes from start to finish.

This post also requires applicants to hold a current, valid UK driving licence with the ability to travel throughout Yorkshire and you may be required to work an evening and Saturday once trained. 

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see Job Description below.

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Kelvin Goodrum, Homesearch Manager on 07584155910.

WDH is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employer WDH can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
• an extra day off on your birthday;
• generous employer pension contribution;
• happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
• a wide range of personal development opportunities;
• a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
• one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
• "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

How to apply

• Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below.
• Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
• We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address). 
• Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to [email protected] before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.

What happens next? 

• You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.
• We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.