
Allocations Officer
Salary:
Up to £24 per hour
Job Ref:
JN -072025-217902_1751464075
Date Posted:
2nd July 2025
Job Type:
Temporary
Allocations Officer - Berkshire
A Local Authority based in Berkshire are currently on the lookout for an experienced Allocations Officer to join their team on a contract basis!
Job Duties:
- As an Allocations Officer you will, 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.
For more information regarding this role, please contact Cameron at 0207 419 8901, or email on
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Cameron Jackson
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