Housing Assistant - Camden

  • Adecco
  • Jun 27, 2025
Seasonal Real Estate

Job Description

Are you a highly skilled, flexible and dynamic Housing Assistant looking to work for a reputable organisation? Adecco Housing is seeking an experienced Housing Assistant on a temporary basis to be the first point of contact for members of the public, tenants, leaseholders and contractors with a housing enquiry and will be responsible for the delivery of an informed and courteous customer advice & information service.

Working within a small organisation means that you will have the unique opportunity to understand, shape and make a real difference to the organisation and the tenants.

Job Title: Housing Administrator
Location: Camden, London
Rate: 11.50- 12.30 per hour
Contract: 3-month temporary contract (potential to extend)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (office-based)

(THIS IS A F/T OFFICE BASED ROLE)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and update accurate tenancy and property records across housing systems

  • Provide administrative support to Housing Staff and managers in daily tasks

  • Handle and monitor email inboxes, logging and escalating queries as required

  • Liaise with tenants regarding tenancy queries, appointments, rent issues, and complaints

  • Support in the logging, tracking, and resolution of ASB (anti-social behaviour) cases

  • Co-ordinate repair requests, liaising with contractors and scheduling access

  • Update voids and lettings logs and ensure compliance with re-let processes

  • Process and prepare correspondence including warning letters, arrears notices, and other documentation

  • Minute internal meetings and ensure accurate follow-up on actions

  • Support the onboarding of new tenants and maintain compliance documentation

  • Assist in rent account administration and service charge enquiries

  • Contribute to data audits and reporting tasks as required

  • Deliver excellent customer service in person, by phone, and in writing

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience in housing administration or within a public sector or local authority setting

  • Familiarity with housing systems such as Northgate, Orchard, Capita, or similar

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload

  • A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work collaboratively

  • Immediate availability or a short notice period

We're looking to fill this role urgently with interviews arranged promptly. Apply today to be considered.

We are Adecco Housing, part of The Adecco Group. As a consciously inclusive recruiter we want to ensure that we are committed to making the future work for everyone. As a people business we put our expertise and energy into improving everyone's chances of being part of the world of work. Accessibility is important to us, so please let the Consultant know if you will require any adjustments to be made to support you best when applying for this role.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team as a Housing Assistant, click 'Apply' now!