Accommodation Officer

**The role**

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for an **Accommodation Officer** to join our dedicated Commercial Services Team. You’ll support the Accommodation Manager with providing excellent accommodation services to customers in line with our service standards, operational plan and contractual obligations with the NHS Trust. You will have a great opportunity to work collaboratively with central services and the NHS Trust, promoting and engaging in positive relationships with our stakeholders. You’ll also assist in implementing the local risk management controls to ensure that customers, contractors, partners, and staff live/work in a safe environment. This is an office-based role which will include occasional working from home for agreed projects.

**What you’ll have**
- An awareness of property and housing management key principles.
- Knowledge of health & safety and compliance in a residential setting.
- You’ll be adept at using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CRM Dynamics).
- Effective communication skills, both verbal & written.
- You’ll be customer-focused with a ‘can do’, proactive approach to problem solving.
- You’ll maintain a willingness to learn and continue in personal development by attending webinars, training etc.

**In your supporting statement, please address how you meet each of the above criteria giving real examples.**

**About us**

At Southern Housing, our residents are at the **heart** of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own** **We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people’s lives.

A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.

**What's in it for you**

Pension

Life
assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Eyecare & dental

Birthday
leave

Retailers discounts

Cycle
to work

Buy & sell
annual leave

Season ticket loan

In-house academy & career development

Flexible working