Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of Senior Leasehold and Customer Relations Officer on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council. To see full job advert and apply, please click HERE.
Castlepoint Borough Council
Castle Point, Essex
Senior Leasehold and Customer Relations Officer
Full Time – 37 hours
Grade 8 – SCP Range 32-36
£42,839 - £47,181
Closing Date: 6th November 2025
Castle Point Borough Council is seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Senior Leasehold and Customer Relations Officer, to deliver a resident focussed, data led, performance driven service. We’d like to hear from you if you are passionate empowering residents and shaping housing services that truly reflect their needs.
As our Senior Leasehold and Customer Relations Officer, you’ll manage a dedicated team focussed on resident engagement, customer relations and complaints resolution – ensuring our services are transparent, accountable and responsive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of Customer Relations and Engagement Officers
- Champion resident involvement through Tenant & Resident Associations and community initiatives
- Oversee complex complaints and casework, ensuring timely and effective resolution
- Drive service improvements using resident feedback and Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM)
- Ensure compliance with housing regulations and the Regulator of Social Housing Consumer Standards.
- Represent the Council at internal and external meetings
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Strong leadership skills
- Brings experience in social housing, complaints handling and resident engagement
- Understands housing regulations, TSMs and local government operations
- Is confident in influencing stakeholders and driving change
- Full driving licence and access to transport with business insurance
Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:
- 27 days Annual leave
- FREE Gym membership
- Membership of the Local Government pension scheme
- Eye test vouchers
- Professional learning development opportunities
- Staff discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Mick Lerpiniere (Interim Head of Housing Management) at MLerpiniere@castlepoint.gov.uk
The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.
Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus
Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Related Documents
- PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf (238kb)
- Senior Leaseholder and Customer Relations Officer .pdf (174kb)
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How to apply: This role is being advertised on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Castle Point Borough Council website. Please note any applications submitted via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be advised to reapply via the Castle Point Borough Council website.
Please click the link to apply HERE.