Resident Liaison Officer

Resident Liaison Officer (RLO)

Location:

Canterbury, Kent - Scattered Housing Projects - Various Sites

Salary: £30,000 + £5,000 Travel/Car Allowance

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent

We're proud to be partnering with a leading national property services contractor that has been delivering excellence in building repairs, maintenance, and improvement works for over 30 years.

Still family-run, the company has built an outstanding reputation for providing high-quality service and forming long-term partnerships with some of the UK's largest clients across multiple property sectors.

Their work spans four key divisions:

• Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
• Commercial Office Fit-Out
• Heritage Preservation
• Public Sector Maintenance

We are seeking a Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to join the team delivering projects under the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF). You ll play a vital role in maintaining excellent communication between residents, site teams, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

This programme focuses on improving the energy efficiency of social housing properties, including:

• Loft Insulation
• Ventilation Upgrades
• Window Replacements
• M&E System Upgrades
• Cavity and Solid Wall Insulation

You ll initially be working across a mix of houses and flats, followed by a further two years of ongoing works under the same scheme.

• Act as the main point of contact for residents before, during, and after works.
• Coordinate appointments, surveys, and access for contractors.
• Address resident queries and resolve issues in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Ensure residents are informed of project timelines, progress, and any potential disruptions.
• Support the site team to deliver a smooth, resident-focused service.

• Previous experience as an RLO, Resident Liaison Officer, or Tenant Liaison Officer within the social housing or property maintenance sector.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong customer service ethos and ability to manage sensitive situations.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

• Competitive salary of £30,000 + £5,000 car/travel allowance
• Long-term, stable position within a reputable and growing company
• Supportive, family-run business culture with genuine progression opportunities