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Housing Administrator

Salary

£13.54 per hour

Location

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Job type

Temporary

Sector

Property & construction

Job ref

X3-1294839

Job posted

Posted 13 hours ago

Housing Administrator

  • Location: Norwich
  • Rate of pay: £13.54 per hour (PAYE)
  • Contract type: 3‑month temporary contract

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a Housing Administrator to support a busy housing team in Norwich. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, customer-focused administrator to gain valuable experience within a well-established housing environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting housing operations, managing data, liaising with residents and contractors, and helping to ensure a high standard of service delivery.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Act as the first point of contact for residents, visitors, and general enquiries
  • Input, update, and maintain accurate records across CRM systems, spreadsheets, and internal databases
  • Monitor estate inspections and raise communal repair requests
  • Liaise with contractors, including obtaining quotes, raising purchase orders, and managing queries
  • Produce letters, reports, and mail merges using standard templates
  • Maintain service charge spreadsheets, records, and utility updates
  • Support community events and resident engagement initiatives
  • Ensure reception and office areas are professional and well maintained

Required Skills & Experience

  • Previous administrative experience, ideally within housing or a customer-focused environment
  • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
  • High attention to detail with accurate data entry skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
  • Professional, customer-focused approach

To apply for the Housing Administrator position, please submit your CV for consideration

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