Job Description

The NRLA: Who we are

The UK's largest membership organisation for private residential landlords, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) supports and represents more than100,000 members across England and Wales.

Created by landlords, for landlords, it offers investors everything they need to run a successful and compliant lettings business, whether they are full-time property professionals running large portfolios or accidental landlords with a single let.

The NRLA is a trusted ally, on hand to guide members through the complex regulatory environment, with all the essential documents and guidance needed to run a successful and fully compliant business.

A truly member-first organisation, innovation is at the heart of what we do and have invested in and developed new proptech solutions for members, including the acquisition of property safety certification firm Safe2 and the development of property management system Portfolio.

A dynamic and fast-paced organisation, the NRLA is a great place to work, and it is not just us saying that, we have Investors in People Gold status to prove it. The association was also named one of the best companies to work for in the UK in a list compiled by The Sunday Times.

Our enthusiastic and ambitious staff work out of offices in Central Manchester and Central London with hybrid working options available. Colleagues typically work from home four days a week with one day in the office.

We are looking for colleagues who are professional, adaptable, and innovative. In return we offer an inclusive and creative working environment with attractive options for training and career development and a competitive salary and benefits package.

The NRLA package:

25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with three years’ service, 27 days with five years’ service and 28 days with seven years’ service
Additional annual day off for your birthday
Salary exchange Pension scheme
Life assurance
Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
Sick pay
Cycle purchase loans, season tickets loans and interest free staff loans
Complimentary NRLA membership
Non contractual annual performance-related bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Please note the hours for this role: 8:30am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday and 9am - 1pm Saturday (1 in 3 Saturdays per month)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Advising Landlord Members

Answering calls from members providing a consistent and informed response to detailed queries about the private rental sector (PRS)
Log details of calls for future reference
Answering queries from members via other methods of contact (email, live chat, online forum etc.)
Achieve the required standards of performance based on KPIs including call answer rates and maintain high levels of satisfaction, measured through feedback, call assessments and other measures
Actively listen and respond with practical solutions and focused advice
Provide supplemental information/resources to support the advice provided including signposting to third party services or training
Liaise with other departments and carry out any other general duties as required

Internal Processes

Contribute to identifying gaps or inconsistencies within the NRLA knowledge base and developing content to rectify these
Feedback issues that landlords are facing to colleagues to ensure that consistent messaging / content can be developed and represents the NRLA view
Propose improvements to NRLA content to improve the member journey and internal processes
Be proficient in technologies that support the team including CRM, phone systems and navigation of the website
Demonstrate a sound understanding and use of team processes, suggesting improvements when identified
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation at all times including GDPR

Personal Development

Identify development needs on the Private Rental Sector, including legislation and use content available (via the NRLA website/ CPD / self- learning / accreditation etc.) to self-learn, refresh and review knowledge
Actively attend and participate in knowledge sharing and workshop activities including regular training courses that will enhance knowledge in the organisation
Ensure call assessments are to a set standard
Call handling skills held to a set standard
Customer service skills held to a set standard

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent, as a minimum and must include English and Maths

Skills & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Professional telephone manner with the ability to build a rapport and keenness to help others from an advisory capacity including signposting and supporting members
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and similar packages and able to work with and adapt to new technologies
Ability to work successfully within a team or on own initiative
Be able to demonstrate an excellent attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Able to digest information quickly and translate to members in a clear manner

Experience

Experience of the private rental sector or social housing either from local authority, working for a letting agency or property management company, or through being a landlord
Experience of working in an administration/ office environment or home working
Experience of dealing with the public with regards to listening skills and resilience

Knowledge

Understanding of Landlord and Tenant Law
Knowledge of Private Rented Sector
Must be familiar with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Personal Attributes

Must be self-organised and represent the NRLA and work in a professional and confidential manner
Ability to work within a team as well as individually and under pressure at times of high demand

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