Housing Allocations Officer (temp: West London)

Adecco; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Local Authority in West London seeks a Housing Allocations Officer for a temporary role, primarily working from home. The position requires managing the allocation of properties, liaising with various agencies, and providing advice on mobility schemes. Candidates should possess experience in property allocation and relevant systems, with the ability to start immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience of allocating temporary and permanent accommodation.
• Familiarity with Choice Based Lettings systems.
• Ability to implement Housing Allocation Schemes.

Responsibilities

• Implement Allocations Policy for effective property use.
• Liaise with local authorities and agencies to meet allocation objectives.
• Advertise and let council and RSL homes.

Skills

Knowledge of Jigsaw

Experience with Home Connections

Tenant relations

Communication

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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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Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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 &/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 either immediately or on a short notice period (1-2 weeks) need apply for this post, as the client is looking for an immediate start. An enhanced DBS is desirable but not essential.

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