Project Liaison Officer

We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

This role is to act as the primary point of contact between the organization and its customers during property improvement projects, maintenance works, and other service delivery activities.

The Project Liaison Officer will be deployed into various project teams and will embed themselves inside the project with a purpose of supporting and representing the Customer. The Project Liaison Officer ensures that customer voices are heard, concerns are addressed promptly, and communication is clear and proactive throughout the lifecycle of works.

The role is pivotal in building trust, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting the organization's commitment to quality and continuous improvement

This role is part of Property where you'll help us to lead the way investing and maintaining 46,000 homes.

We will accept applications from either of our Orbit geographies, East (Norwich) & South East (Erith & Kent).

• Design and implement communication plans for all projects, ensuring customers and relevant internal colleagues are informed about works, schedules, and any changes. Provide updates and be available for questions and concerns
• Develop strategies for customer engagement, including offering choices where appropriate and ensuring feedback mechanisms are in place
• Ensure that customer engagement strategies are in place for all projects or programmes that require them
• Lead on undertaking analysis of Programmes and Projects to continuously improve with a focus of putting the customer at the heart of the works
• Manage and oversee and decanting or temporary rehousing of customers ensuring appropriate and timely communication between Orbits internal Decant team and the Contractor
• Liaise with the internal colleagues impacted or involved with planned works where access has become a concern on a project to ensure that the customer is receiving the right support
• Communicate any concerns or relevant information raised by the internal colleagues impacted or involved with the project to the Contractor to ensure their plans reflect the needs of the customers
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate clearly and empathetically with residents, contractors, and stakeholders
• Experience working with contractors and other third parties such as local authorities and support services
• Skilled at resolving complaints and mediating disputes effectively
• Capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Experience in customer service or liaison roles, ideally within property, housing, or construction sectors
• Understanding of housing legislation, tenancy agreements, and compliance requirements (including health & safety and safeguarding)

• Previous experience in a housing, social care, or community support role.
• Understanding of housing association or property management sectors
• Project management experience
• Ability to use CRM and workflow systems

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