Lettings Officer (Full Time)

New Start; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Royal Borough of Greenwich is recruiting a Lettings Officer for an 11-month secondment in the Access and Allocations Team in London. You will allocate council and housing association homes, ensuring fair lettings in line with housing legislation and council policy.

You will handle enquiries from residents, Members, MPs and managers, prioritise a busy workload, and work with housing providers to deliver excellent customer service.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in housing, lettings, allocations, or homelessness services.
• Understanding of allocations and homelessness legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Aufgaben

• Allocate council and housing association properties and manage offers.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to enquiries from residents and stakeholders.
• Provide clear advice to customers and ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Work as part of a busy team and deliver excellent customer service.

Kenntnisse

Housing experience

Lettings

Allocations

Homelessness

Jobbeschreibung

Jobs

Lettings Officer

More Information

Salary

Scale 6 - £35,520 to £36,585

Expires

28/10/2026

Location

London (Greater), London (Greater)

Job Type

Full Time

Lettings Officer

11-Month Secondment Opportunity - Access and Allocations Team

We are looking for a Lettings Officer to join our Access and Allocations Team on an 11-month secondment. This opportunity has arisen following the secondment of the current post holder.

In this role, you will help allocate council and housing association homes across the borough. You will make sure properties are let fairly and in line with housing legislation, council policy, and best practice.

You will manage a busy workload and work closely with colleagues, housing providers, and applicants. You will also deal with enquiries from residents, Members, MPs, and senior managers. This requires good communication skills and a strong focus on customer service.

What you'll do

• Allocate council and housing association properties.
• Process offers and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to enquiries and written correspondence.
• Provide clear advice to customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure all work complies with legislation, policy, and procedures.
• Work as part of a busy and supportive team.

What we're looking for

You will:

• Have experience in housing, lettings, allocations, or homelessness services.
• Understand allocations and homelessness legislation.
• Be well organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Work well under pressure and as part of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, broaden your experience, and contribute to a service that helps residents access suitable housing.

Closing Date: 28 October 2026

Company: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Salary: Scale 6 - £35,520 to £36,585

Location: London (Greater), London (Greater)

Sector: Housing

Sector: Community Services

Job Role: Officer