Lettings Officer - Surrey
Job Reference:NLD-002276Salary:36,352 per annum, rising to 37,897 after probationEmployment Type:Fixed Term
Additional role requirements:
Full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle for work related travel
Do you enjoy helping people find a place they can truly call home?
Were looking for a proactive and customer-focused Lettings Officer to join our team at PA Housing. This is a key role where youll manage the lettings process from start to finish including arranging and carrying out viewings, progressing sign-ups, supporting applicants, working with partners, and ensuring our homes are let quickly and fairly.
Youll be at the heart of creating positive first experiences for new residents, making sure they feel informed, supported, and set up for a successful tenancy.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and making a real difference to peoples lives, wed love to hear from you. This isnt just about filling properties its about building strong, sustainable communities.
Please note: This is a fixed term contract until December 2026 to cover a maternity leave
Whats in it for you.
In addition to the salary, we offer a number of benefits, including:
- High street discount schemes
- Health cash plans
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more
- Flexible bank holidays take them when it suits you
- Car leasing scheme
- Hybrid working offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role. You'll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately two to three days per week in the office once settled in the role. This is flexible and depends on meeting cycles and board activity. We also offer an optional nine-day fortnight scheme, allowing you to compress your hours if it suits the role.
What youll be doing
- Manage the end-to-end lettings process, from allocation through to sign-up
- Carry out property viewings and tenancy sign-ups, ensuring a smooth and positive experience
- Provide clear advice and support to applicants and residents, including those who may be vulnerable
- Work closely with local authorities and partners to deliver nomination and lettings agreements
- Support tenancy sustainment by identifying risks early and making referrals where needed
- Promote and market properties, including harder-to-let homes
- Monitor performance and help reduce void turnaround times
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with housing legislation and internal policies
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer journey
- Handle feedback and complaints professionally, using insights to improve services
What were looking for
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Have experience in a customer-facing role (ideally within housing or a similar environment)
- Understand lettings, allocations, or tenancy processes within social housing
- Have knowledge of housing legislation (Housing Acts 1985, 1988, and 1996 desirable)
- Are a strong communicator who can build trust with residents and partners
- Are organised and able to manage a busy and varied workload
- Are confident handling difficult conversations and making decisions
- Have a customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering excellent service
- Are comfortable using digital systems and maintaining accurate records
- Have an understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable customers (desirable)
- Bring a proactive, solution-focused approach and enjoy improving processes
If specific qualifications are required, please upload them with your application to demonstrate your eligibility.
At PA Housing, we believe in respect, integrity, and accountability. Our work is about people not just properties and were always looking for ways to do better. If that sounds like your kind of place, wed love to hear from you.
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To apply for this role please click on the apply button or for any enquiries please email recruitment@pahousing.co.uk - We reserve the right to close this job advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we advise you to apply promptly to ensure your application can be considered.