A Housing Association is currently looking for a Rents Officer on a temporary basis for about 6 months Key responsibilities are as follows Supports the operation business to ensure that accurate rent levels are provided, and accounts and payment methods set up to ensure a smooth and compliant onboarding of new residents Support the Rents Compliance Team to ensure we follow a clear and transparent rent setting process for our customers and deliver on our regulatory, statutory and locally agreed requirements as applicable Ensure the company remains compliant with the regulators economic rent standard through robust and rigorous application of regulatory and statutory rent levels and annual rent reviews. Ensure all relevant elements of the role are delivered in line with company Rent and lettings policies. Administer the setting up of rent accounts and enable residents to pay rent from the outset of their tenancy through the creation of bar-codes. Implementation of the annual rent review, rent budget and rent statement process through giving administrative support. Provide support on improvement projects which relate to the automation or improvement of systems or processes in relation to rents Carry out cyclical data validation checks advising on coding errors and procedural risks. Manage regulatory and non-regulatory rent setting exceptions and exemptions according to relevant policies and contracts. PAYE £24.55 Umbrella £32.56 This is a hybrid role, 2 days in office, 3 from home Essential requirements Experience and knowledge of the affordable housing sector and the regulatory environment in which it operates including rent standard and applicable legislative principles. Excellent analytical skills with proven experience of working with complex data. Proficient numerical skills with proven experience of working with large volumes of data, from multiple sources and testing for accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; experience of preparing and delivering reports to Director level Must be advanced level on Excel Must be immediately available or on short notice