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Sharon Causer

Walton on Trent,Derbyshire

Summary

Seasoned professional with extensive expertise in social housing legislation and demonstrated leadership skills. Recognized for diverse experience within Trent and Dove, earning respect from colleagues and external partners. Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations with empathetic customer service and a strong understanding of vulnerable populations. Committed to health and safety compliance and adaptable in dynamic environments, with a focus on impactful housing solutions.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Housing Officer (secondment)

Trent and Dove Housing Ltd
Burton on Trent, Staffordshire
2025.08 - Current

Managed extensive case load, primarily comprising high-profile cases.

Supported team through weekly case reviews to enhance case management.

Assisted team during joint visits to clients for effective collaboration.

Facilitated preparation of legal documents to ensure compliance.

Reviewed and provided advice on legal documents for accuracy.

Participated in internal meetings with other departments to foster communication.

Engaged in external meetings to strengthen partnerships.

Supported team with advice and mentoring to develop skills.

Housing officer

Trent and Dove Housing Ltd
Burton on Trent, staffordshire
2016.09 - 2025.08

Handled diverse case load effectively.

Assisted in enhancing community presence.

Facilitated resolution in challenging situations.

Operated within established timeframes and service level agreements.

Complied with relevant legislation.

Addressed anti-social behaviour and related issues.

Built partnerships with other organisations.

Supported vulnerable tenants with necessary assistance.

Managed mutual exchanges and tenancy modifications.

Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations and aided access requirements.

lettings officer

Trent and Dove Housing Ltd
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2011.09 - 2016.09

Worked to implement new choice based lettings system and the transition from the old "points based" lettings system

Worked to extremely tight deadlines

worked within the constraints of local lettings policy and the councils allocation policy

created weekly adverts for available properties

matched suitable applicants with available properties and oversaw the lettings process

worked alongside the voids team to ensure minimum void loss and turnaround time.

customer services adviser

trent and dove housing ltd
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2001.11 - 2005.09

worked initially in a local area office dealing with cash payments, repair enquiries and bookings, void management and day to day enquiries both in person and over the phone.

Then moved to new central offices and implemented new customer services systems

Education

GCSEs - varied

Abbot Beyne High School
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
1980.09 - 1985.07

Skills

Social housing legislation expertise

Leadership aptitude

Approachable demeanor

Vast and varied experience within Trent and Dove

respect from other departments and external partners

Work very well under pressure

Empathetic customer handling, and understanding of vulnerable and difficult customers

Health and safety compliance knowledge

Adaptability

Timeline

Senior Housing Officer (secondment)

Trent and Dove Housing Ltd
2025.08 - Current

Housing officer

Trent and Dove Housing Ltd
2016.09 - 2025.08

lettings officer

Trent and Dove Housing Ltd
2011.09 - 2016.09

customer services adviser

trent and dove housing ltd
2001.11 - 2005.09

GCSEs - varied

Abbot Beyne High School
1980.09 - 1985.07
Sharon Causer