Housing Condition Claims Administrator

Housing Condition Claims Administrator
Based in Essex
Permanent Role
£27-28K per annum

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in managing housing condition claims, including opening and maintaining case files.
• Process legal documents, correspondence, and reports for solicitors, tenants, and contractors.
• Monitor case progress to ensure compliance with statutory and court deadlines.
• Liaise with tenants, contractors, and legal representatives to coordinate inspections, repairs, and case updates.
• Maintain accurate records in housing management systems and produce reports as required.
• Support the team in responding to legal queries and requests for information, ensuring adherence to data protection regulations.
• Assist in preparing court documents and disclosures in line with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Condition Claims.
• Coordinate meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action points.
• Provide general administrative support, including, raising purchase orders, and maintaining filing systems.

What We're Looking For:

• Prior experience gained within a repairs and maintenance environment (for a contractor, client or both) is essential.
• Experience of working in Soft FM would be preferred.
• IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
• Knowledge of MRI advantageous but not essential
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Customer focussed with the ability to use initiative to solve routine issues.
• A collaborative approach, pro-active approach with the confidence and ability to communicate with key clients and customers.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Previous experience or internships in a similar role are a plus!

Working arrangements

• Full-time, Permanent
• Office based, with some flexibility available (a minimum of 4 days in office)
• Salary £28,000 per annum