Property Sales Assistant Department: Leasehold & Right to Buy Services (LRTBS) Location: Hackney E8 Start Date: ASAP Length: 12 Months Pay: 18.30 Per Hour PAYE/ 24.66 Per Hour Umbrella About the Role This is an exciting and transformative time to join Hackney Council. Our Leasehold & Right to Buy Services team is evolving to meet changing customer needs, including the proud delivery of 1,800 new leasehold homes across the borough-spanning shared ownership, shared equity, and new-build private sales. As a Property Sales Assistant , you will be the vital first point of contact for our customers. You will provide proactive support across the entire property sales lifecycle, from administering the Right to Buy scheme to marketing, selling, and staircasing both new-build and pre-existing properties. Key Responsibilities Customer Excellence: Act as the first point of contact, providing comprehensive information on affordable and private homeownership sectors. Sales & Scheme Administration: Process sales applications, statutory/contractual notices, and lease extension requests while ensuring the landlord's interests are protected. Solicitor & Legal Liaison: Fully research and respond to pre-sale enquiries from solicitors, ensuring all statutory and contractual time limits are strictly met. Data & Record Management: Coordinate and collate internal record-keeping processes to ensure robust monitoring, auditing, and reporting. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain smooth, collaborative, and effective service delivery. What We Are Looking For Industry Knowledge: A sound understanding of homeownership, the Right to Buy scheme, or affordable housing frameworks. Attention to Detail: A methodical worker who thrives on accuracy and can confidently navigate legal and contractual timelines. Communication Skills: Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders at all levels. Core Skills: Strong numeracy skills, a proactive attitude, and a proven track record of hitting performance targets in a customer-facing environment. Working for Hackney Hackney is one of the UK's highest-performing local authorities, serving one of London's most vibrant places to live and work. We have transformed the reputation of both the Council and the borough-bringing in jobs and investment, securing a lasting legacy from the 2012 Games, and building world-class schools and public spaces. This is an important role in making Hackney an even better place to live. If you share our values and want to help us achieve the very best for our residents, we want to hear from you. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
11/06/2026
Seasonal
Property Sales Assistant Department: Leasehold & Right to Buy Services (LRTBS) Location: Hackney E8 Start Date: ASAP Length: 12 Months Pay: 18.30 Per Hour PAYE/ 24.66 Per Hour Umbrella About the Role This is an exciting and transformative time to join Hackney Council. Our Leasehold & Right to Buy Services team is evolving to meet changing customer needs, including the proud delivery of 1,800 new leasehold homes across the borough-spanning shared ownership, shared equity, and new-build private sales. As a Property Sales Assistant , you will be the vital first point of contact for our customers. You will provide proactive support across the entire property sales lifecycle, from administering the Right to Buy scheme to marketing, selling, and staircasing both new-build and pre-existing properties. Key Responsibilities Customer Excellence: Act as the first point of contact, providing comprehensive information on affordable and private homeownership sectors. Sales & Scheme Administration: Process sales applications, statutory/contractual notices, and lease extension requests while ensuring the landlord's interests are protected. Solicitor & Legal Liaison: Fully research and respond to pre-sale enquiries from solicitors, ensuring all statutory and contractual time limits are strictly met. Data & Record Management: Coordinate and collate internal record-keeping processes to ensure robust monitoring, auditing, and reporting. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain smooth, collaborative, and effective service delivery. What We Are Looking For Industry Knowledge: A sound understanding of homeownership, the Right to Buy scheme, or affordable housing frameworks. Attention to Detail: A methodical worker who thrives on accuracy and can confidently navigate legal and contractual timelines. Communication Skills: Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders at all levels. Core Skills: Strong numeracy skills, a proactive attitude, and a proven track record of hitting performance targets in a customer-facing environment. Working for Hackney Hackney is one of the UK's highest-performing local authorities, serving one of London's most vibrant places to live and work. We have transformed the reputation of both the Council and the borough-bringing in jobs and investment, securing a lasting legacy from the 2012 Games, and building world-class schools and public spaces. This is an important role in making Hackney an even better place to live. If you share our values and want to help us achieve the very best for our residents, we want to hear from you. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
At Connect2Hackney , the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking Conservation Officer to join our Planning and Building Control service. If you want to take a leading role in preserving our unique heritage while driving world-class, sustainable modern design, we want to hear from you! The Role As a Conservation & Design Officer, you will be at the heart of Hackney's evolving landscape. You will progress as you take on more complex applications, lead corporate initiatives, and mentor the next generation of planning talent. You will take a proactive lead on statutory planning casework, pre-application negotiations, and urban design studies. From influencing massive housing regeneration schemes to assisting with the prestigious Hackney Design Review Panel, your expertise will leave a lasting footprint on the borough. Key Responsibilities Lead on Complex Casework: Progress statutory planning applications, appeal cases, and pre-application negotiations regarding conservation and design matters. Collaborate & Influence: Act as a senior expert across the council, working closely with senior management, highways, housing, and developers to embed sustainable construction and high-quality design into policy and practice. Champion Heritage: Provide definitive technical guidance on Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, architectural history, and traditional construction methods. Lead & Mentor: Supervise up to 4 staff members or manage up to 2 team members, mentoring junior colleagues to help develop their technical and professional skills. Expert Voice: Represent the Council as an expert spokesperson and witness at public inquiries, examinations in public, and hearings. Who We Are Looking For You are a highly autonomous professional who possesses a thorough working knowledge of architectural history, urban design principles, and building conservation frameworks. You should bring: Education: A degree-level qualification in Architecture, Town Planning, Urban Design, Building Conservation, or a related postgraduate field. Professional Standings: Eligibility for membership in professional bodies like RIBA, RTPI, or IHBC. Experience: A minimum of two years working within a Planning Service or an interconnected urban design/architecture/conservation role. Skills: Incredible verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to confidently read complex plans, negotiate with stakeholders, and present technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Technical Savvy: Proficiency in relevant IT systems, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in VuCity or similar 3D digital modelling software. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
10/06/2026
Seasonal
At Connect2Hackney , the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking Conservation Officer to join our Planning and Building Control service. If you want to take a leading role in preserving our unique heritage while driving world-class, sustainable modern design, we want to hear from you! The Role As a Conservation & Design Officer, you will be at the heart of Hackney's evolving landscape. You will progress as you take on more complex applications, lead corporate initiatives, and mentor the next generation of planning talent. You will take a proactive lead on statutory planning casework, pre-application negotiations, and urban design studies. From influencing massive housing regeneration schemes to assisting with the prestigious Hackney Design Review Panel, your expertise will leave a lasting footprint on the borough. Key Responsibilities Lead on Complex Casework: Progress statutory planning applications, appeal cases, and pre-application negotiations regarding conservation and design matters. Collaborate & Influence: Act as a senior expert across the council, working closely with senior management, highways, housing, and developers to embed sustainable construction and high-quality design into policy and practice. Champion Heritage: Provide definitive technical guidance on Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, architectural history, and traditional construction methods. Lead & Mentor: Supervise up to 4 staff members or manage up to 2 team members, mentoring junior colleagues to help develop their technical and professional skills. Expert Voice: Represent the Council as an expert spokesperson and witness at public inquiries, examinations in public, and hearings. Who We Are Looking For You are a highly autonomous professional who possesses a thorough working knowledge of architectural history, urban design principles, and building conservation frameworks. You should bring: Education: A degree-level qualification in Architecture, Town Planning, Urban Design, Building Conservation, or a related postgraduate field. Professional Standings: Eligibility for membership in professional bodies like RIBA, RTPI, or IHBC. Experience: A minimum of two years working within a Planning Service or an interconnected urban design/architecture/conservation role. Skills: Incredible verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to confidently read complex plans, negotiate with stakeholders, and present technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Technical Savvy: Proficiency in relevant IT systems, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in VuCity or similar 3D digital modelling software. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
At Connect2Hackney , the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking Conservation & Design Officer to join our Planning and Building Control service. If you want to take a leading role in preserving our unique heritage while driving world-class, sustainable modern design, we want to hear from you! The Role As a Conservation & Design Officer, you will be at the heart of Hackney's evolving landscape. You will progress as you take on more complex applications, lead corporate initiatives, and mentor the next generation of planning talent. You will take a proactive lead on statutory planning casework, pre-application negotiations, and urban design studies. From influencing massive housing regeneration schemes to assisting with the prestigious Hackney Design Review Panel, your expertise will leave a lasting footprint on the borough. Key Responsibilities Lead on Complex Casework: Progress statutory planning applications, appeal cases, and pre-application negotiations regarding conservation and design matters. Collaborate & Influence: Act as a senior expert across the council, working closely with senior management, highways, housing, and developers to embed sustainable construction and high-quality design into policy and practice. Champion Heritage: Provide definitive technical guidance on Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, architectural history, and traditional construction methods. Lead & Mentor: Supervise up to 4 staff members or manage up to 2 team members, mentoring junior colleagues to help develop their technical and professional skills. Expert Voice: Represent the Council as an expert spokesperson and witness at public inquiries, examinations in public, and hearings. Who We Are Looking For You are a highly autonomous professional who possesses a thorough working knowledge of architectural history, urban design principles, and building conservation frameworks. You should bring: Education: A degree-level qualification in Architecture, Town Planning, Urban Design, Building Conservation, or a related postgraduate field. Professional Standings: Eligibility for membership in professional bodies like RIBA, RTPI, or IHBC. Experience: A minimum of two years working within a Planning Service or an interconnected urban design/architecture/conservation role. Skills: Incredible verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to confidently read complex plans, negotiate with stakeholders, and present technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Technical Savvy: Proficiency in relevant IT systems, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in VuCity or similar 3D digital modelling software. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
22/05/2026
Seasonal
At Connect2Hackney , the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking Conservation & Design Officer to join our Planning and Building Control service. If you want to take a leading role in preserving our unique heritage while driving world-class, sustainable modern design, we want to hear from you! The Role As a Conservation & Design Officer, you will be at the heart of Hackney's evolving landscape. You will progress as you take on more complex applications, lead corporate initiatives, and mentor the next generation of planning talent. You will take a proactive lead on statutory planning casework, pre-application negotiations, and urban design studies. From influencing massive housing regeneration schemes to assisting with the prestigious Hackney Design Review Panel, your expertise will leave a lasting footprint on the borough. Key Responsibilities Lead on Complex Casework: Progress statutory planning applications, appeal cases, and pre-application negotiations regarding conservation and design matters. Collaborate & Influence: Act as a senior expert across the council, working closely with senior management, highways, housing, and developers to embed sustainable construction and high-quality design into policy and practice. Champion Heritage: Provide definitive technical guidance on Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, architectural history, and traditional construction methods. Lead & Mentor: Supervise up to 4 staff members or manage up to 2 team members, mentoring junior colleagues to help develop their technical and professional skills. Expert Voice: Represent the Council as an expert spokesperson and witness at public inquiries, examinations in public, and hearings. Who We Are Looking For You are a highly autonomous professional who possesses a thorough working knowledge of architectural history, urban design principles, and building conservation frameworks. You should bring: Education: A degree-level qualification in Architecture, Town Planning, Urban Design, Building Conservation, or a related postgraduate field. Professional Standings: Eligibility for membership in professional bodies like RIBA, RTPI, or IHBC. Experience: A minimum of two years working within a Planning Service or an interconnected urban design/architecture/conservation role. Skills: Incredible verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to confidently read complex plans, negotiate with stakeholders, and present technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Technical Savvy: Proficiency in relevant IT systems, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in VuCity or similar 3D digital modelling software. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
