Sanctuarymanages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives.
Resident Engagement Officer
Base office location may vary dependent upon suitable candidate : balance of home and office working
GBP 21,901 : GBP 23,054 per year plus company car
22.5 hours per week : 9am to 5pm over 3 days : Mon/Tues/Thurs
Are you great with people, a strategic thinker, and up for a challenge?
That's what we're looking for in a Resident Engagement Officer to join our small and very committed team. Your enthusiasm, commitment, and critical thinking are more important than where you are based or whether you have previous experience in housing.
In this national role you will work with residents and colleagues at all levels. Your ability to influence is crucial in helping us drive improvement in our Housing and Supported Living services based upon residents' views and experiences.
The role of Resident Engagement Officer will include:
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Collaborating with customers and colleagues, from the front:line to strategic Directors, to ensure customer feedback drives service improvement
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Developing and delivering training for colleagues to make sure our approach to resident engagement is successful
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Delivering high quality customer service to our engaged residents
To find out more about all key accountabilities take a look at the Role Profile
To be successful as one of our resident engagement officers you will need to be a self:starter with a
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Degree, management qualification or relevant professional qualification in housing or social policy
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Proven experience in stakeholder participation, consultation methods and customer insight techniques
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Proven experience coordinating and managing a range of meetings and events
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Proven experience of managing projects, producing and analysing quality statistical information
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Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills
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This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving license
Why work for us?
Sanctuary Housing is one of the UK's leading social landlords, providing around 70,000 homes across England. We give our residents good quality, affordable homes in communities that they can be proud of. As part of a not:for:profit organisation, we reinvest any surplus we make back into the local communities we serve.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
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25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays(pro rata)
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A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
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Life Assurance
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Employee Advice Service including counselling
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Voluntary health plans
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Employee discounts
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Wellbeing support and tools
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Employee recognition scheme
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Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
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The full time equivalent hours are 37.5 per week
Role Salary is dependent on location as below:
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The full time equivalent salary for this role National :
GBP
36,502 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to
GBP 38,423 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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The full time equivalent salary for this role
South East : GBP 38,327 per annum (rising to GBP 40,344 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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The full time equivale