Overview
Reference: CCC00484
Description: Due to an internal promotion, we have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our Home Ownership team. The role is perfect for someone who has a genuine desire to take personal responsibility in delivering excellent customer service and leasehold management.
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for:
The collection of service charges, ground rent and major works invoices.
Maintaining accurate leasehold records and databases
Assisting with the management of the Council’s long leases
Processing Right to Buy applications and Shared Ownership resales
Liaising with solicitors on pre-sales enquiries
Our ideal candidate must be able to work on their own initiative, manage a busy workload, have excellent IT skills, and have the ability to build effective relationships. It would be great if the candidate has worked in Home Ownership/Leasehold Services before and has working knowledge of relevant leasehold legislation, but this is not essential. We will welcome an application from anyone who can demonstrate they also have transferrable skills.
Due to the nature of this position, you will need to have access to your own vehicle or be willing to cycle around the city.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
What we can offer:
A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
Agile and Flexible working
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Annually negotiated pay and award progression
Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies
Flexible Bank Holidays
Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
Subsidy for public transport
Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £32,597 – £36,363 per annum (City Pay Band 4), pro rata for part time.
Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Lorna Winn on 01223 457827 or email lorna.winn@cambridge.gov.uk
Application Process:
To be considered for this role, please visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/careers for ‘Our Vacancies’. You can follow the on-screen instructions to ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary: *GBP*32,597 – *GBP*36,363 per annum (City Pay Band 4), pro rata for part time.
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
