Interim Finance​/Rent & Valuations Specialist

Interim Housing Finance / Rent & Valuations Specialist

• Rate of pay: 27.81 PAYE or 36.62 Umbrella per hour
• Job Type: Temp till end of December with possibility to extend
• Location: Wembley HA9

We are seeking an experienced Housing Finance / Rent & Valuations Specialist to support an ongoing programme of work focused on rent compliance, service charge restructuring, and valuation consistency across a large residential portfolio.

For the first 3 months, the appointed candidate will take a lead role on a key project centred around affordable rent compliance, rent validation, and valuation rationalisation. This role will then transition into broader ongoing requirements aligned with housing finance and asset management objectives.

• Undertake a full reconciliation of affordable rent agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Confirm GLA approvals for all affordable rent units
• Review service charges applied to affordable rented properties, identifying where charges should be removed or incorporated into rent levels
• Rationalise service charge treatment by either removing or embedding within rent structures
• Investigate why certain London Affordable Rent (LAR) properties are being charged above LAR thresholds and implement corrective actions
• Conduct a detailed review of rents across 1,365 properties to identify potential overcharges
• Validate rent levels and establish whether refunds are due, including designing and implementing a repayment process where necessary
• Review and standardise existing property valuations across the housing stock
• Deliver a consistent valuation approach in preparation for rent convergence modelling
• Undertake valuation rationalisation across approximately 7,500 properties ahead of financial modelling activities

• Support wider housing finance and asset management functions
• Contribute to rent modelling, compliance, and policy alignment
• Ensure valuation methodologies remain consistent and fit for purpose
• Provide analytical insight and recommendations to support strategic decision-making

• Proven experience within housing finance, rent setting, or asset management in a social housing environment
• Strong understanding of affordable rent models, including GLA requirements and London Affordable Rent (LAR) frameworks
• Experience reviewing and restructuring rent and service charge arrangements
• Demonstrable experience in large-scale data analysis, reconciliation, and financial validation exercises
• Knowledge of property valuation methodologies within residential or social housing sectors
• Experience working on rent convergence or similar financial modelling exercises
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver outcomes within tight deadlines

To apply for the Interim Housing Finance / Rent & Valuations Specialist position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.