Voids and Legal Disrepair Assistant

Voids & Legal Disrepair AssistantLocation: Brixton (local area)
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time
Sector: Local Authority / Housing Services

A large local authority based near Brixton is seeking a reliable and organised Voids & Legal Disrepair Assistant to support its Housing and Property Services team. This role plays a key part in ensuring empty properties are returned to use quickly and legal disrepair cases are managed efficiently and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities
Support the management of void properties, assisting with inspections, work orders, and progress tracking

Provide administrative support on legal disrepair cases, including logging cases, maintaining records, and monitoring timescales

Liaise with contractors, surveyors, legal teams, and internal departments to ensure timely completion of works

Update housing and repairs systems accurately and in a timely manner

Assist with monitoring performance, costs, and service level agreements

Respond to enquiries from residents, contractors, and internal stakeholders in a professional manner

Ensure compliance with local authority policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements

Skills & Experience Required
Experience in a housing, repairs, voids, or property services environment (local authority or housing association preferred)

Strong administrative and organisational skills with good attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and housing management systems

Good communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders

Understanding of voids processes and/or legal disrepair is desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer
Salary of £27,000 per annum

Opportunity to work within a large, established local authority

A varied role with exposure to housing, repairs, and legal processes

Supportive team environment and development opportunities

Local authority benefits package