Job Description

Salary

32,206 per annum, pro rata

Location

Northampton, St Crispin

This is a temporary

,

part time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 BST.

The vacancy

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 20 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

To work on a rota to provide 7 day cover. flexibility with start and finish times to be discussed at interview

We are currently looking to recruit a Sales Officer to join our Extra Care Team here at Housing 21.


The post holder will play a part in providing high quality housing with support or care for older people of modest means, enabling them to live well with dignity and autonomy. You will also manage and lead on all mandatory buy backs and sales liaising with the Home Ownership Project Officer to ensure effective and efficient sales process on site.


Significant travel may be required for this role.


Other duties include ensuring sales duties are discharged in accordance with Housing 21 policies and procedures and housing consumer standards. The job holder will make sure that they fully understand and fulfil their responsibilities in respect of both Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion and Data Protection.


Curious to know more? If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job description attached.


We'd love to meet you!

What we're looking for

The essential requirements for the role include:

A good knowledge of older people and the issues pertaining to them Knowledge of the Social Housing Sector and the relevant Legislation and regulations Experience in managing budgets Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults Good knowledge of shared ownership properties, ideally in an Extra Care environment Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel

Closing date for applications 21 September 2025, with interviews taking place 26 September 2025

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About us

We know that great people make a great organisation, which is why we put people at the heart of everything we do. You are as valuable to us as our corporate employees, which is why we offer occupational sick pay, occupational maternity and paternity pay and benefits such as the Blue Light Card to all our Extra Care employees.


At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.


When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK's third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. You shouldn't have to choose between a career and care, and we want to support you to advance your career with us, which is why we have a dedicated learning pathway through our Extra Care Academy that could lead to future roles with salaries of 50,000! A career in care means you can make a difference and help our residents to live independently in their own homes.


We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you're ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!

Benefits

Blue Light

Card

Discounted retail, leisure and hospitality

Holiday trade

scheme

Funded health

cash plan

Occupational maternity pay / paternity pay

Pension

contributions

Occupational sick pay

Lifestyle discounts

Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme

Learning and development opportunities