Job Description
Orbit is a fantastic business and one that's really going places.
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
Orbit was formed in 1967 with the aim of providing good-quality housing for people who would otherwise not be able to afford to buy their own home.
Over 50 years later, we're one of the leading housing providers in the UK. Our services have diversified, our housing portfolio has expanded, and our reputation as an innovator within our sector has grown. But one thing that has never changed. Our belief in people and what they can achieve.
Your role at Orbit.
At Orbit, we believe people deserve high-quality, affordable homes that they love to live in - whether they're buying or renting. In the Strategic Asset Management team, our data driven analytics and innovative thinking help us discover how, where, and when our investment strategy can deliver on this vision for hundreds of thousands of customers across the UK.
The Portfolio Officer appraises opportunities to retain or dispose of housing stock to ensure continuous improvement of Orbits portfolio. You will also appraise housing development opportunities, establishing their viability in relation to our strategy.
Utilise Orbits void property matrix to appraise assets which are due to become vacant
Follow the appraisals process to reach a decision to retain or dispose of housing stock
Where decisions are borderline, you will interrogate additional data-sets and liaise with colleagues to recommend a strategy for approval
Identify and report delays in disposals and support a resolution
Use the excel based development scoring plan to lead the process of reviewing our development teams opportunities
Work collaboratively to produce maps/reports illustrating the teams success
Support the team with planning consents, data requests, stock lists and legal queries
Take responsibility for all requests via the team email inbox
Complete appraisal requests for disabled adaptations received via the Disability Funding Grant process
Engage with relevant teams and colleagues to collate required information
What will help you make a difference.
The role is a springboard for an individual who wants to grow their knowledge in real estate management and property development. It is hoped that you will already have some experience in the property sector or a genuine interest in real estate.
Able to interrogate and use simple Excel spreadsheets to analyse data and make decisions/recommendations
Self-starter who consistently delivers within the agreed timescales and can prioritise tasks
Customer and solutions focussed
Relevant work experience, qualification or equivalent
Competent user of Microsoft Office
We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain great people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality, religious belief, faith or disability. As part of our Armed Forces Covenant commitment, we welcome ex-services professionals to consider career opportunities at Orbit.
Why Orbit?
Rewarding your contribution.
For those who want or need more of a work life balance our view is that this role is suitable for WorkSmart. This means we would consider a more flexible working arrangement, where your hours and work location are managed according to business, customer and personal needs. Agile working arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.
Some of our core benefits include:
Group bonus potential up to 15% of salary
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the "Orbit day"
Private medical insurance
Excellent contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
A great pick and mix of flexible benefits including the option to buy and sell holiday and much more
Our culture and purpose.
We know that great people are central to achieving our ambitions and as such we want everyone to have a voice and make a positive difference. We are proud to be a Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for, this demonstrates we place people at the heart of everything we do. We continue to create a culture that celebrates diversity and an environment where everyone feels able to contribute towards achieving together.
We support our colleagues to be at their best through our wellbeing programme , our corporate learning programme, opportunities for professional development, our innovative approaches to making the world and our homes a greener place and our leading reward and recognition package. Because of this our people tell us Orbit is a great place to work for.
At Orbit, our people are enthusiastic and passionate about making a real difference to our customers and communities. We are one team where everyone is connected and encouraged to have the freedom to think differently.
Each year we build many new affordable homes and manage a total portfolio of around 45,000 properties. Over 100,000 people live in an Orbit home and our innovative approach empowers every one of them to grow and thrive. We are commercially driven. The more profit we make, the more we invest into the communities that we work for, improving services and playing a key role in driving UK housing growth.
Work for Orbit. Believe in people.
We have so much more that we'd like to share with you so please submit your CV demonstrating the value you could bring to Orbit.
We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.
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Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
Orbit was formed in 1967 with the aim of providing good-quality housing for people who would otherwise not be able to afford to buy their own home.
Over 50 years later, we're one of the leading housing providers in the UK. Our services have diversified, our housing portfolio has expanded, and our reputation as an innovator within our sector has grown. But one thing that has never changed. Our belief in people and what they can achieve.
Your role at Orbit.
At Orbit, we believe people deserve high-quality, affordable homes that they love to live in - whether they're buying or renting. In the Strategic Asset Management team, our data driven analytics and innovative thinking help us discover how, where, and when our investment strategy can deliver on this vision for hundreds of thousands of customers across the UK.
The Portfolio Officer appraises opportunities to retain or dispose of housing stock to ensure continuous improvement of Orbits portfolio. You will also appraise housing development opportunities, establishing their viability in relation to our strategy.
Utilise Orbits void property matrix to appraise assets which are due to become vacant
Follow the appraisals process to reach a decision to retain or dispose of housing stock
Where decisions are borderline, you will interrogate additional data-sets and liaise with colleagues to recommend a strategy for approval
Identify and report delays in disposals and support a resolution
Use the excel based development scoring plan to lead the process of reviewing our development teams opportunities
Work collaboratively to produce maps/reports illustrating the teams success
Support the team with planning consents, data requests, stock lists and legal queries
Take responsibility for all requests via the team email inbox
Complete appraisal requests for disabled adaptations received via the Disability Funding Grant process
Engage with relevant teams and colleagues to collate required information
What will help you make a difference.
The role is a springboard for an individual who wants to grow their knowledge in real estate management and property development. It is hoped that you will already have some experience in the property sector or a genuine interest in real estate.
Able to interrogate and use simple Excel spreadsheets to analyse data and make decisions/recommendations
Self-starter who consistently delivers within the agreed timescales and can prioritise tasks
Customer and solutions focussed
Relevant work experience, qualification or equivalent
Competent user of Microsoft Office
We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain great people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality, religious belief, faith or disability. As part of our Armed Forces Covenant commitment, we welcome ex-services professionals to consider career opportunities at Orbit.
Why Orbit?
Rewarding your contribution.
For those who want or need more of a work life balance our view is that this role is suitable for WorkSmart. This means we would consider a more flexible working arrangement, where your hours and work location are managed according to business, customer and personal needs. Agile working arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.
Some of our core benefits include:
Group bonus potential up to 15% of salary
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the "Orbit day"
Private medical insurance
Excellent contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
A great pick and mix of flexible benefits including the option to buy and sell holiday and much more
Our culture and purpose.
We know that great people are central to achieving our ambitions and as such we want everyone to have a voice and make a positive difference. We are proud to be a Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for, this demonstrates we place people at the heart of everything we do. We continue to create a culture that celebrates diversity and an environment where everyone feels able to contribute towards achieving together.
We support our colleagues to be at their best through our wellbeing programme , our corporate learning programme, opportunities for professional development, our innovative approaches to making the world and our homes a greener place and our leading reward and recognition package. Because of this our people tell us Orbit is a great place to work for.
At Orbit, our people are enthusiastic and passionate about making a real difference to our customers and communities. We are one team where everyone is connected and encouraged to have the freedom to think differently.
Each year we build many new affordable homes and manage a total portfolio of around 45,000 properties. Over 100,000 people live in an Orbit home and our innovative approach empowers every one of them to grow and thrive. We are commercially driven. The more profit we make, the more we invest into the communities that we work for, improving services and playing a key role in driving UK housing growth.
Work for Orbit. Believe in people.
We have so much more that we'd like to share with you so please submit your CV demonstrating the value you could bring to Orbit.
We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.
IND1
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