Rent Setting Analyst (Development)

Here at Stonewater, we are now seeking a Rent Setting Analyst (Development) to create and set rents for all New Build Homes delivered through the Development programme which on average delivers 1,000 homes a year.

You’ll be the technical lead and accurately set Rents and confirm Service charges for the Group in relation to New Build Homes, using valid RIC’s Market Valuations, following clear guidance and formulae, ensuring compliance with all Homes England guidance, the Regulator of Social Housing’s Rent Standard, and associated guidance. Using defined formulae to calculate all New Build rents set across the Group, you’ll ensure information is recorded to provide a fully auditable trail and captures all additional income to enable accurate reporting and input final rent figures into our financial appraisal system.

Responsible for the management of the Pamwin data relating to rent setting to enable optimal accuracy of data, you’ll communicate effectively with RICS external valuers for the purpose of setting accurate New Build rents for the Group and notify internal stakeholders in a timely manner of the rent to charge prior to letting. You’ll attend regular Pamwin meetings to focus on delivering team action plans and to promote Group wide performance and activities and support preparations for internal and external audits.

The ideal candidate will:

• Ideally have previous experience within a similar role


• Have strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex figures and data


• Hold GCSE Maths and English as a minimum


• Develop and maintain good rapport with all stakeholders at all levels


• Inspire and encourage an organisational culture which reflects and embeds our People Values and encourages people to bring their best selves to work


• Support colleagues to embrace change and be brave to try something new


• Provide guidance and assistance to teams, to effectively deliver their objectives and to develop their potential


• Lead by example always by demonstrating collaboration, communication, diplomacy, professionalism, best-practice enthusiasm, perseverance, tenacity, and attention to detail

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document.

Discover Stonewater:

Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 39,000 homes, serving 82,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme.

Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. Stonewater was one of the first social housing providers in the UK to adopt the Sustainability Reporting Standard (SRS), published by Good Economy. Using the Housing Association’s Charitable Trust (HACT) Value Insight model, we calculated that we made an impact of over £28m during 2022/23. We know that life can be hugely challenging for many of our customers right now, and we are pleased to say that more than 400 customers have been supported into work, education, training and independent living.

We’re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 800 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people’s lives.

Stonewater supports equality of opportunities and are dedicated to being a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer.

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Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.