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The Home Ownership Officer will play a key role in managing the relationship between Hastoe and its leaseholders, shared owners and freeholders. The role ensures compliance with leases, legislation and internal policies, while supporting residents with advice and managing a range of property and legal matters. The role will also support the Home Ownership Manager in delivering a high-quality service to homeowners, ensuring compliance with leases, legislative requirements, and Hastoe policies.
Job Responsibility:
Acting as the main point of contact for leaseholders and shared owners, dealing with queries related to leases, service charges and home ownership policies
managing statutory and voluntary lease extensions, collective enfranchisement applications as well as staircasing, liaising with legal teams and valuers as needed
investigating and resolving breaches of lease conditions, working with internal and external partners to achieve timely resolution
carrying out administration aspects relating to resales, disposals, consultations and Ground Rent
working with solicitors to prepare cases for legal action including injunctions, money judgments, and forfeiture where necessary, and representing the organization at court or tribunal hearings
liaising with finance teams to answer any service charge queries and to assist with the service charge estimates and actuals
delivering excellent customer service, ensuring all queries are handled effectively and professionally
Requirements:
Educated to A-Level standard
proven experience in housing management, particularly in dealing with leaseholders and shared ownership leases, including the legal frameworks surrounding them
excellent written and verbal communication skills
commitment to delivering high standards
problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues
ability to work independently and as part of a team
flexible and adaptable to change, with a willingness to learn and develop in the role
willingness to study for a professional qualification in housing, property management, or a related field (e.g., CIH membership) where this isn’t already held
What we offer:
Annual Leave starting at 25 days, plus bank holidays and 1.5 days complimentary leave, along with the option to purchase additional leave
Enhanced Pension with employer contributions starting at 5% and based on matching of your own contribution level, plus 2%, up to a maximum of 8% employer contribution