Starting salary: £47,394
Job level: Level 4 Zone 2 
Work location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months 
Closing date: Monday 29th April 2024 at 23:59
Interviews to be held: TBC
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion 

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

About us 
In Camden we are committed to working together to make our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.

The role
In this essential role, you'll play a crucial part in improving Housing Revenue Account (HRA) outcomes. Your main tasks will involve maximising income and managing costs efficiently across the Housing Department. You will collaborate closely with various teams to streamline financial processes and pinpoint areas for enhancement. Your efforts will be vital in maintaining our financial well-being and ensuring smooth operations.

About you
We’re looking for a someone who can work independently but also collaboratively with colleagues at various levels. Understanding service charge legislation and basic Local Authority accounting practices is preferred. Financial literacy is a must, as well as the ability to interpret complex data and communicate effectively. You will need to be proactive and knowledgeable about legal frameworks, you'll play a vital role in maximising income and ensuring compliance. If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking HERE

Working for Camden

We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.

Additional information 

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.

Inclusion and Diversity 
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website

Asking for Adjustments 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.