Housing Assistant

We are recruiting for an experienced Housing Assistant to join the Lettings team for 6 months temp covering sick leave.
The role is hybrid, with monthly meetings at Guilmore House and occasional training in Warrington.
You'll work 35 hours per week with flexibility around core hours.
Start ASAP, with interviews held via teams.
Your new company
You'll be joining a well‑established social housing provider known for delivering safe, well‑managed services across the North West. The team supports customers through allocations, applications, tenancy management and day‑to‑day housing operations, with a strong focus on accuracy, customer care and efficient service delivery.
Your new role
You'll provide essential support across the housing function, including:

Housing applications - processing, verifying information, updating records
Allocations & bandings - supporting CBL processes, Manchester Move, shortlisting and customer updates
CBL systems - maintaining accurate data, monitoring bids, ensuring compliance
Finance admin - raising invoices, POs, sundry payments, updating finance systems
General administration - data entry, tracking, reporting, inbox management
Customer liaison - gathering missing information, responding to queries, supporting smooth tenancy processesWhat you'll need to succeed

Experience in housing administration, allocations, CBL or similar
Confident using housing management systems and finance platforms
Strong accuracy, organisation and data‑tracking skills
Ability to work independently while staying connected to the wider team
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solvingWhat you'll get in return

Flexible working
Weekly pay
Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella
Immediate start What you need to do now
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