Our Client
Our client is a well-established Social Housing provider based in London, seeking an experienced Interim Rent and Income Manager to support a critical period within the organisation. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team and take ownership of a key business process, ensuring rental income is set accurately, compliantly and in line with regulatory requirements.

The organisation is looking for a specialist who can hit the ground running, bringing a strong understanding of Social Housing rents, regulation and data management to deliver a successful annual rent review.

The Role The Interim Rent and Income Manager will take the lead on the organisation's annual rent-setting exercise, ensuring rent calculations are completed accurately and implemented effectively across multiple tenures.
Acting as the subject matter expert on rent regulation and compliance, you will work closely with teams across Finance, Housing and Data to provide technical guidance, strengthen controls and improve the quality of rent-related information.

This is a delivery-focused role with no direct line management responsibilities, making it ideal for an experienced specialist who enjoys taking ownership of complex projects and driving successful outcomes.

Main Duties

• Lead and coordinate the annual rent-setting programme from start to finish.
• Calculate, review and validate formula rents, rent caps and annual rent increases.
• Ensure compliance with the Rent Standard and all relevant Social Housing legislation and guidance.
• Analyse rent and property data to identify anomalies, trends and areas of concern.
• Perform reconciliations, testing and quality assurance checks to ensure data integrity.
• Support the accurate implementation of rent changes across the housing portfolio.
• Review and strengthen rent-setting procedures, controls and governance processes.
• Provide expert technical advice to Finance, Housing and operational teams.
• Prepare analysis and reporting to support decision-making and audit requirements.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve rent and data-related queries.

The Successful Candidate

• Extensive experience of delivering rent-setting exercises within the Social Housing sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing's Rent Standard and associated regulatory framework.
• Detailed understanding of formula rents, rent caps and annual rent increase calculations.
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience working with large datasets and undertaking reconciliations and validation exercises.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to start at short notice.

What's on Offer?

• Initial 3–6 month interim assignment.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a business-critical rent-setting project.
• Highly autonomous role with a clear focus on delivery and outcomes.
• Hybrid working arrangement with attendance in the London office two days per week.
• Competitive daily rate.
• Opportunity to use specialist Social Housing expertise to make an immediate impact.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We believe that diverse teams deliver stronger outcomes and better reflect the communities they serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We strive to ensure equal opportunity for all and foster workplaces where everyone feels respected, valued and able to succeed.