Allocations Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body in Slough is seeking an experienced Allocations Officer to manage the housing allocation process and ensure compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have practical experience with housing allocation systems such as NEC, Civica, and Jigsaw, alongside a strong understanding of housing laws. Excellent communication and decision-making skills are crucial in this hybrid working environment. This role involves overseeing housing applications and ensuring proper matching of suitable households.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with housing allocation systems such as NEC (Northgate), Civica, and Jigsaw.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation and the housing allocation process.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and ensure compliance with the Council's Allocations Scheme.
• Oversee the housing allocation process and match properties to households.
• Make informed decisions on housing register applications.
• Coordinate input of void and new-build properties from Housing Associations, managing the direct matching process for groups such as medical needs, under-occupiers, and homeless individuals.

Skills

Experience with housing allocation systems

Understanding of housing legislation

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Ability to work in a team

Tools

NEC (Northgate)

Civica

Jigsaw

Job description

Slough Borough Council - Allocations Officer

Are you an Allocations Officer looking for your next assignment? Slough Borough Council is currently on the lookout for an experienced Allocations Officer to join their team on a contract basis.

Job Duties

• Administer and ensure compliance with the Council's Allocations Scheme and Nominations Agreement, ensuring all housing legislation and regulations are adhered to.
• Oversee the housing allocation process, from reviewing housing register applications to matching properties to appropriate households.
• Make informed decisions on housing register applications, determining applicant status and band awards, and cross‑reference with wider housing advice approaches.
• Coordinate the input of void and new‑build properties from Housing Associations, managing the direct matching process for specific groups such as those with medical needs, under‑occupiers, and homeless individuals.

Candidate Requirements

• Practical experience with housing allocation systems such as NEC (Northgate), Civica, and Jigsaw within the housing register context.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation, regulations, and the housing allocation process.
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid working environment.

Morgan Hunt is a multi‑award‑winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.