Rent Income Officer

Park Avenue are delighted to be working with a leading London based housing provider to recruit an interim Rent Income Officer. Working within a busy rents department you will take responsibility for the effective management of rent income and arrears levels across your patch.

Your duties will include;

• Monitor tenants rent accounts and take required action to address non-payment, including setting up repayment plans.
• Review the incoming receipts of any housing benefit payments due and follow up on any discrepancies.
• Initiate any legal action against continued arrears, including applying for and attending court on behalf of the organisation.
• Investigate former tenant's arrears.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure tenants have access to external organisations in relation to debt management.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has worked within the rent income departments for housing associations or local authorities. You will be able to utilise your existing knowledge to provide a seamless service to residents.

This client works a hybrid pattern.

Role is initially for six months with a possible extension.