Housing Allocations Officer (temp: West London)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen for a Housing Allocations Officer in West London. This role offers the chance to work primarily from home, ensuring the effective use of properties while liaising with local authorities and housing associations. The successful candidate will implement the Allocations Policy, provide advice on mobility schemes, and manage the administration of housing resources. Join a forward-thinking local authority and make a significant impact in the community by helping those in need of housing solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in allocating temporary and permanent accommodation.
• Knowledge of housing allocation schemes and policies.

Responsibilities

• Implement Allocations Policy for effective property use.
• Liaise with local authorities and housing associations.
• Administer housing resources to meet customer needs.

Skills

Housing Allocations Policy

Liaising with Local Authorities

Team Collaboration

Administration of Housing Resources

Experience with Jigsaw

Experience with Home Connections

Job description

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Housing Allocations Officer (temp: West London), London

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen with one of our most improved Local Authority Clients for an Allocations Officer, working 80% of the week from home (1 day each week in the office). The role is for 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) for an initial period of 3-6 months.

Our client is based in West London (not far from Heathrow airport), but the successful candidate will have to:

• Successfully implement the Allocations Policy to ensure the effective use of properties.
• Liaise with local authorities, other housing associations, and appropriate agencies to achieve the policy objectives in allocating its properties, attending liaison meetings as necessary.
• Work as part of a team advertising and letting council and RSL homes to applicants on the housing register or who require emergency temporary accommodation due to threat of homelessness.
• Challenge RSLs where nominations arrangements are not being met, with supervision from Team Leader.
• Provide information and advice on mobility schemes including out of London, Seaside, and Country Homes, and other mobility schemes that may be developed.
• Provide efficient and effective administration of the allocation of all housing resources available to ensure that customer's needs are met and to ensure the implementation of the Council's Housing Allocation Scheme.
• Advertise properties and process shortlists to arrange viewings.

Experience of allocating temporary and/or permanent accommodation and use of Jigsaw, as well as Home Connections or similar Choice Based Lettings system, is essential. Only applicants who meet the above criteria and are available immediately or on a short notice period (1-2 weeks) should apply, as the client is looking for an immediate start. An enhanced DBS is desirable but not essential.

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