Neighbourhood Officer
Kent: Covering sites in Swale, Sittingbourne, and Sheerness
Up to £37,000 plus paid business mileage
Own Vehicle Required
Hyde is looking to recruit a Neighbourhood Officer.
As part of Hyde’s commitment to improving customer service, Building Safety & improving neighbourhoods, we are looking to recruit a number of people into our newly created Neighbourhoods Officer roles.
The Neighbourhood Officers goal is to create a secure and comfortable living environment for customers foster positive relationships with the community and ensure that Hyde meets its legal and regulatory obligations related to customer safety and security.
Responsibilities
1. Undertake property inspections across neighbourhoods to ensure Hyde is adhering to regulatory requirements and improving standards.
2. Complete welfare and vulnerability checks with customers and produce personal centred risk assessments where applicable.
3. Provide a proactive front-line service to customers.
4. Foster strong relationships with residents, community groups, and local authorities, promoting a sense of security and trust within our housing communities.
5. Responsible for the delivery of operational tasks from the fire safety and building safety legislation across in-scope buildings.
6. Monitor and assess potential safety risks and hazards, conducting regular inspections and risk assessments to identify areas for improvement.
7. Ensure properties meet all relevant regulatory and compliance standards, including health and safety regulations, fire safety standards, building codes, and any other applicable legislation.
8. Maintain accurate records, documentation, and databases related to property management activities.
9. Monitor and evaluate the performance of safety-related contracts and service providers, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
10. Previous experience within a site-based Neighbourhood or Housing position.
11. Strong organisational and time management skills to effectively prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
12. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
13. Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
14. Problem-solving skills to address maintenance and tenancy issues.
Benefits
15. Great holidays
16. Volunteering days off
17. 35 hour working week (9-5)
18. A fantastic pension
19. Life insurance
20. Cashback on healthcare
21. Shopping discounts