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Posted 08 August, 2026

Leasehold Officer

Marks Consulting Partners
Horsham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Leasehold Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in West Sussex.

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This is a temporary contract role, paying £30 per hour, offering the chance to join a busy leasehold team at a pivotal time.

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What you will be doing:

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  • Providing information and advice on the management of buildings, leases and the payment of service charges, working closely with colleagues across the team
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  • Handling service charge matters, including calculations, billing and resident queries
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  • Managing Section 20 consultations for qualifying works and long term agreements
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  • Facilitating Right to Buy applications and supporting leaseholders through the process
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  • Delivering a full financial and administrative service covering leasehold flats, shared ownership and Right to Buy cases
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What you will need:

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  • Experience in leasehold management or housing services, ideally gained within a local authority or housing association
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  • Working knowledge of service charge legislation, Section 20 consultation requirements and Right to Buy processes
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  • Strong numeracy and administrative skills, with confidence managing service charge accounts
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  • Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain leasehold matters to residents in plain terms
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  • An organised, proactive approach to managing a varied caseload
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If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

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Marks Consulting Partners specialise in the recruitment of professionals across Property Services, Housing Services, General Practice, Town Planning, Regeneration & Development, and Building Consultancy, working with housing associations, local authorities, and related public sector organisations.