The Committee of Management for the Association is made up of Association Members voted in by the membership at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Staff Vacancies
Hjaltland Housing Association employs a number of staff to enable it to do its job and we occasionally have vacancies in our team.
We advertise these on this website and elsewhere. A list of current vacancies, if any, is provided below, along with details of how you can apply.
The Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found here on our website.
Current Vacancies
Housing Administration Assistant - Full Time Permanent Position
Housing Administration Assistant – Full Time Permanent Position
Salary on a scale PA9-12 (Grade 4) £29,729 - £33,271 (including island allowance), the Association operates a contributory occupational pension scheme.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Housing Administration Assistant to join our reception team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Housing Association, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery to our tenants and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Association
- Maintain accurate records and files related to housing applications, leases, and tenant information
- Respond to tenant enquiries and provide excellent customer service
- Coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure timely resolution of tenant issues
- Prepare and distribute notices, letters, and other communications to tenants
- Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for management
- Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, housing application processing and scheduling.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 National 5’s (Standard Grades)
- Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably in housing or property management
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
To discuss the role or request an application form and job description contact Kim Laidlaw, Hjaltland Housing Association, 6 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick, ZE1 0LZ on 01595 694986 or kim@hjaltland.org.
Closing date for applications Monday 23rd February at 5pm.
It is anticipated interviews will be held after week commencing 9th March 2026.
Hjaltland Housing Association is committed to equality and diversity and is an inclusive employer.
The Association is a registered Scottish Charity 031954
- Housing Admin Assistant Application Form (48.6 kB)
- Housing Admin Assistant Job Description & Job Specification (160.1 kB)
- Job Applicants Privacy Notice (86.6 kB)
- Hjaltland Housing Equality & Diversity Form (244.1 kB)
- Housing Admin Assistant Job Advert (197.5 kB)
Please note the closing date for applications is Monday 23rd February at 5:00pm
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