Job Vacancy at Ash Co-op

Please note that applications have now closed for this job vacancy.

HOUSING CO-ORDINATOR (Part time, up to 24 hours/week)
£22,221 – £26,276 pro rata

ASH Co-op is a thriving tenant-managed housing co-operative based in the heart of Cambridge. We house 85 members and provide accommodation to individuals who wish to take an active role in making
decisions that affect their housing. We are looking for a self-motivated and committed person to join our existing full time staff member in providing administrative support to our committee and members.

This is a front-line administrative role and will involve dealing with enquiries, collecting rent, processing maintenance requests, monitoring budgets, liaising with contractors and processing housing applications. You will also play a facilitative role in our democratic decision-making process and will be actively involved in discussions regarding our operations and future development.

Previous housing experience is not essential, but you will need to have a good understanding of working with volunteers. You must be IT literate (including excellent Word and Excel skills), self-motivated, have plenty of initiative, the ability to manage changing priorities and be comfortable dealing with a diverse range of people. You will also need to have some administration experience and a basic understanding of accounts and budgets. An interest in co-operatives, community development or environmental sustainability is desirable.

The hours of work will be 20 – 24 hours per week, with a regular working pattern to be agreed on appointment (ideally 4 – 5 hours per day Monday to Friday). There will be some flexibility. You will be expected to work up to one evening per week (up to 7pm) and attend occasional evening meetings.

For more information and an application pack, please call (01223) 411615
or e-mail recruitment@ash.coop
The closing date for applications is Monday 26th July 2010 at 5pm.

We plan to hold interviews for shortlisted candidates on 10th/12th August.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES