Temporary Lettings Assistant Opportunity: Temporary to end October 2025.

£30,349 FTE, £24,680 per annum actual for 30 hours per week (Monday to Thursday).

Location: Central Dewsbury base with visits to properties around West Yorkshire. Hybrid working available. 

We’re looking for a dedicated and self-motivated individual to join our Lettings Team as a Lettings Assistant. This is a temporary opportunity to support the team by carrying out pre-termination visits to outgoing tenants and other administration/Lettings duty tasks.

As a Lettings Assistant you will be:

• Carrying out pre-termination visits and any administration associated
• Covering Lettings duty, responding to general enquires and assigning more complex cases to Agents
• Keeping the Void Spreadsheet up to date with incoming terminations and updating it during weekly Void Meetings
• Where required, carrying out viewings and key handovers for void and newly let properties
• Uploading and monitoring adverts on Rightmove

We are looking for someone who has:

• Great customer service skills and ability to communicate information clearly, but in an empathetic way
• Good I.T. skills, particularly Microsoft packages and ability to learn other internal software
• A full driving licence and access to a car for business use
• A drive and commitment to being a great team player. 

Why Join Connect Housing?

At Connect, our people are our strength. We offer:

• 26 days annual leave + public holidays (rising with service to 31 days)
• BUPA Health Cash Plan. Get cash back for your dental, optical, podiatry treatment and much more, including cash back on your prescriptions
• Free 24/7 GP helpline service
• Retail discounts via MyPlace
• The option to buy and sell annual leave
• Hybrid working with IT equipment provided
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Paid volunteering leave
• Travel season ticket loans
• Group pension scheme (up to 9% matched)
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Please see attached combined Job Description and Person Specification for more details. We understand that one person cannot always meet every area of a job description so if you are interested and feel you may be suitable, please do get in touch or apply.

In choosing Connect you will be joining a friendly team, who look out for each other. As an equal opportunities employer we recruit based on experience, attitude and values. Connect are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve and actively works to promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proudly a Disability Confident employer. We are happy to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you might need throughout the recruitment process.

A basic/enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate.

For an informal discussion about the role contact the HR Team on hrteam@connecthousing.org.uk

Closing date: 23rd July 2025

Potential Interview Date: 28th JULY 2025

Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.