Job Description

MPA Recruitment is recruiting a Patch Manager on behalf of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong customer service experience who enjoys working directly with the public and supporting local communities.

You will manage a designated housing patch, supporting tenants, overseeing tenancy matters and helping to maintain safe, well managed estates.

What Is on Offer?

• £16.90 per hour
• Full time, temporary position for 13 weeks initially
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension contributions

What You Will Be Doing

• Managing tenancy terminations and empty properties, ensuring homes are ready for new tenants.
• Completing tenancy commencement activities and supporting new tenants.
• Managing existing tenancies and other tenure types across your designated patch.
• Processing transfer, succession, assignment, joint tenancy and direct exchange applications.
• Managing rent accounts, income collection and tenancy related administration.
• Carrying out estate management duties and responding to tenant enquiries.
• Coordinating tenant consultations and arrangements connected to planned maintenance, including temporary moves, customer payments and associated records.
• Promoting community involvement, cohesion and safety.
• Liaising with internal teams, external stakeholders and the Housing Executive’s leasehold unit.

What We Are Looking For

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience routes:

• A degree level qualification or equivalent, plus at least one year’s relevant experience in a customer support environment.

OR

• A BTEC Higher Certificate or Diploma in Housing, plus at least one year’s relevant experience in a customer support environment.

OR

• A BTEC Higher Certificate or Diploma, or equivalent, plus at least two years’ relevant experience in a customer support environment.

OR

• Equivalent continuing professional development or experiential learning, plus at least three years’ relevant experience in a customer support environment.

All applicants must also demonstrate experience of delivering a high standard of customer service within a customer focused environment.

Skills and Experience

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with tenants and stakeholders.
• Experience in customer support, social housing or a similar public facing environment.
• Knowledge of housing law, tenancy agreements and housing solutions.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and follow policies and procedures.

Additional Requirements

• A Basic AccessNI check is required for this role.

About MPA Recruitment

MPA Recruitment is an established recruitment agency supplying temporary and permanent staff across housing, administration, healthcare, industrial and support services throughout Northern Ireland.

Our team provides support throughout the recruitment process and your assignment.

Interested?

Apply today for consideration and take the next step towards a rewarding role supporting tenants and local communities.