Shared Ownership Officer
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation within the social housing sector for an experienced Shared Ownership Officer to join their team on a temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a housing or property professional with experience in shared ownership sales, resales and staircasing. You’ll be managing transactions from initial enquiry through to completion, supporting customers throughout the process and working closely with solicitors, mortgage advisers and other stakeholders.
Key Details
Pay Rate: £24–£26 per hour umbrella
Contract: Approximately 12 weeks
Location: Worcester with travel to surrounding areas
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with hybrid flexibilityKey Responsibilities of a Shared Ownership Officer:
Manage shared ownership resales, staircasing applications and new-build sales from initial enquiry through to legal completion.
Provide advice and guidance to customers throughout the shared ownership sales process.
Carry out eligibility and affordability assessments in line with relevant policies and requirements.
Liaise with solicitors, mortgage advisers, valuers, estate agents and other stakeholders to progress transactions efficiently.
Monitor the sales pipeline, identify potential delays and take action to ensure timely completions.
Support new-build sales launches, open days and promotional activities where required.
Ensure transactions comply with relevant legislation, anti-money laundering requirements and internal procedures.
Maintain accurate records and update housing and sales management systems.
Monitor sales performance, including reservations, completions, resales and staircasing activity.
Work collaboratively with internal teams to support the delivery of affordable homeownership services.Essential Experience
Experience managing residential property sales through to completion.
Previous experience with shared ownership sales, resales and staircasing.
Understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
Experience liaising with solicitors, mortgage advisers, estate agents and other stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple transactions, meet deadlines and work towards performance targets.
Strong communication, organisational and customer service skills.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
Full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.Desirable Experience
Experience working for a housing association or affordable housing provider.
Knowledge of Homes England Capital Funding Guide requirements.
Understanding of property valuations relating to staircasing and resales.What’s on Offer
£24–£26 per hour umbrella
Approximately 12 weeks of temporary work.
Hybrid working flexibility.
The opportunity to join an established social housing organisation.
A varied role covering shared ownership, resales, staircasing and new-build sales.If you have experience in shared ownership, staircasing or affordable homeownership and are available for a temporary assignment, we’d be keen to hear from you
