Lettings Assistant

  • Niyaa People Ltd
  • Coalville, Leicestershire
  • Jan 17, 2026
Contractor

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a housing association in Leicester for a Lettings Assistant to join their team on a full-time, fully remote basis. This is a temporary role initially until March 2026, providing essential support to the lettings and allocations function during a busy period.

Key Responsibilities of a Lettings Assistant:

  • Processing housing applications and carrying out eligibility and verification checks
  • Advertising available properties through choice-based lettings systems
  • Uploading and managing supporting documentation accurately and securely
  • Updating housing management and allocations systems (e.g. Locata)
  • Providing general administrative support to the lettings and housing teams
  • Responding to customer enquiries in a professional and timely manner
  • Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Previous experience working within social housing
  • Good knowledge of choice-based lettings processes
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Confidence using housing management or allocations systems (such as Locata)
  • Ability to work independently in a remote working environment

What's on Offer for this Lettings Assistant role:

  • Fully remote working
  • Full-time hours
  • Opportunity to work with a well-established housing association
  • Immediate start available
  • Contract running until March 2026

If this Lettings Assitant role is of interest please apply or contact (url removed)