Housing Allocations Officer

Housing Allocations Officer

• Hourly Rate: £17.09 PAYE / £19.07 Ltd/Umbrella (if you believe your experience warrants a higher rate please note this on your submission)
• Location: Maidenhead (hybrid)
• Job Type: Temporary, Immediate Start

We are seeking a Housing Allocations Officer for an immediate start in a local authority based in Maidenhead. This role involves assessing applications in accordance with the Royal Borough's Allocations Policy, making direct nominations to households on the Housing Register, and ensuring compliance with homelessness legislation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assess housing applications to ensure they meet the criteria set out in the Borough's Allocations Policy.
• Make direct nominations of households to available housing, ensuring alignment with the Allocations Policy.
• Provide advice and seek solutions for customers regarding their housing situations.
• Deliver an effective and efficient Housing Allocations service to meet the statutory functions of the Royal Borough.
• Understand and apply homelessness legislation in daily operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in housing allocations or a similar role ideally within a local authority or housing association.
• Strong understanding of homelessness legislation and housing allocations policies.
• Ability to provide high-quality advice and support to customers.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical public service functions.
• Gain valuable experience in public sector housing services.

To apply for this Housing Allocations Officer position, please submit your CV