Aatom Recruitment is looking for Leasehold Advisor on behalf of a Local Authority.
Job Title: Leasehold Advisor
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Hours Per Week: 36
ROLE PURPOSE:
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Seeking skilled and experienced Leasehold Advisors to support our Housing Services, Collections, and Sales & Acquisition teams. This is a critical frontline role, ensuring that leaseholders receive accurate information, timely service, and excellent customer care.
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Working across various Housing Service Centres within the borough, the Leasehold Advisor will process a wide range of leasehold-related transactions, handle complex enquiries, and carry out technical service charge calculations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capability, confidence managing financial data, and a solid understanding of leasehold legislation, including Section 20 requirements
Experience
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Prior experience working within the leasehold sector (essential).
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Experience preparing and managing service charges and major works bills.
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Understanding of Section 20 and Section 20B legislative requirements.
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Experience working with financial controls and audit trails.
Leasehold Services
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Process applications for home ownership schemes, lease extensions, alterations, assignments, and property sales.
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Liaise with solicitors and legal representatives to provide accurate assignment information and register notices.
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Support leaseholders with payment advice and dispute resolution.
Service Charge & Financial Responsibilities
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Calculate both estimated and actual service charges (revenue and capital), ensuring compliance with all statutory, contractual, and policy requirements.
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Produce accurate calculations for lessees, with full reconciliation against Council systems and complete audit trails.
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Produce statutory Section 20 Notices, ensuring all information meets legislative and Council standards.
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Prepare all documentation required for issuing major works bills, assessing liabilities in accordance with lease terms and Section 125 limitations.
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Ensure accuracy of bills and create/maintain full audit trails.
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Support the collection of service charge and major works income, meeting income targets.
What This Role Will Achieve
The Leasehold Advisor will:
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Improve accuracy and timeliness in service charge production and leasehold-related processes.
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Strengthen financial controls relating to income collection and statutory billing.
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Reduce service backlogs and contribute to a more responsive and efficient housing service.
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Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering reliable, accurate and informed advice
