Job details

Salary: £31,927 to £34,089 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
Location: Civic Centre, Gravesend
Status: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date: 14 May 2026

The role

Provide a responsive, professional service to leaseholders, homeowners, RTB applicants and internal/external stakeholders.
Carry out tasks relating to Leaseholders and RTB applicants, such as lease extensions, S20 consultations, arrears recovery, S125 notices, etc.
Maintain the RTB log and update necessary files.
Support the leasehold and RTB manager with day to day tasks.

About you

Skills, abilities, knowledge and experience
Strong customer service skills.
Excellent organisational skills.
Good communication skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail
Understanding of service charges and financial administration.
Knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.
Experience in working within landlord services and understanding housing demand
Qualifications and training
Educated to A level or equivalent.
Willingness to undertake training under CIH
Qualities and approach
Self-motivated
Experience in customer facing roles.
Office administration experience.
Ability to work under pressure.
Team focused.
Commitment to continuous improvement

Working for Gravesham

We are committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves. A range of services have been provided to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.
The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the north west corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England. Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.
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Benefits

A minimum of 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to over 1000+ instant discounts from favourite retailers, restaurants, food delivery services and attractions via our benefits portal VivUp.
Career development, training opportunities and access to e-learning
Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses
External Occupational Health service
Cycle to Work Scheme
Hybrid working
Access to Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
Free parking

Important Information

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job description.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Rosie Tomkins on 01474 337182.
The proposed interview date is 21 May 2026.

How to apply

We are no longer accepting applications by email.
You can now apply for this job via our online form. You will be asked to select the job you are applying for and upload a CV and supporting statement. You will also need to provide details of 2 references so please have these available when starting your application.
You should submit your application by 14 May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
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All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Human Resources Team on 01474 337374.

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Leasehold and Right to Buy Officer