Leasehold Officer

Job Title: Leasehold Officer Location: West London (Hybrid) Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time Hourly Rate: £25.19 per hour (Umbrella) About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Leasehold Officer to join a local authority based in West London on a temporary contract. This full-time role offers hybrid working, providing flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. You will be responsible for delivering a range of services to leaseholders and freeholders, ensuring compliance with legal and policy requirements while supporting the council's Resident Services division. Key Responsibilities: - Manage leaseholder services, including statutory consultations, service charge calculation, billing, and income recovery. - Handle leasehold assignments, Right-to-Buy applications, and queries related to major works. - Administer and enforce lease conditions, including addressing breaches such as ASB. - Conduct service charge income management, arrears recovery, and handle escalated legal actions. - Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., legal, asset management) and external stakeholders to ensure effective leasehold management. Candidate Requirements: - Strong knowledge of leasehold and property management legislation, including the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and Landlord & Tenant Act 1985. - Experience managing service charge billing, major works consultations, and arrears recovery. - Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach. - Attention to detail and the ability to work independently, balancing conflicting priorities. - Previous experience working in local authority or housing association environments is highly desirable. If you are a motivated and experienced Leasehold Officer, apply today