Job Description

Date Posted

04/12/2025

Application Closing Date

01/01/2026 23:59

Hours

36 per week. 12 month contract

Salary

30,000 per annum

Location

Salford


Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.





As part of our Legal team, you'll oversee delivery of administrative functions across the operational contract for maintenance services, with a particular focus on disrepair, and you'll be responsible for all aspects of managing administrative assistants.

Why ForHousing?

Best companies 2-star employer - our colleagues rated us an "Outstanding Place to Work". Hybrid working - some of your time can be spent working at home, or you're free to spend more time in the office if you prefer. Agile working - we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you. STAR - through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products. Smartech - purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost. Wellbeing centre - gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more. Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on bikes and equipment. Employee Assistance Programme - access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.

What you'll be doing:

Coordinating disrepair cases including disrepair surveys. Acknowledging letters of claims, ensuring these are completed by administrative assistants. Providing monthly progress reports and attending meetings regarding the administrative functions for legal disrepair by our maintenance contractor. Ensuring the service is efficient and customer focused. Managing and leading the administrative assistants including planning and allocating resources. Reviewing experts' reports upon drafting a schedule of works. Driving continuous improvement and recommending changes to optimise practices.

What we're looking for:

Experience providing administrative functions. Excellent customer focus. Experience working on damp and voids and repairs contracts.

ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.





If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk





Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, depending on application volumes.





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