At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage housing applications and allocate properties while ensuring compliance with legislation.
- Company: Marks Consulting Partners, a trusted partner for local authorities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to community support and housing solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by helping them find homes.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing allocations and strong knowledge of relevant legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for an Allocations Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Middlesex.
What the Job Will Be Doing
- Managing a caseload of housing applications from initial assessment through to property allocation
- Assessing applications in line with the Housing Act 1996 (Part VI), Allocations Policy and relevant legislation
- Determining eligibility, banding and priority for applicants on the Housing Register
- Shortlisting and nominating applicants through the choice-based lettings process
- Managing the allocation of both permanent and temporary accommodation in line with policy
- Carrying out verification checks, including income, residency, immigration status and supporting documentation
- Assessing medical, welfare and overcrowding cases, obtaining specialist advice where required
- Providing housing advice to applicants, explaining allocation decisions and review rights
- Liaising with Housing Officers, Lettings Teams, Homelessness Services and external partners to ensure timely allocations
- Maintaining accurate records on housing management systems and ensuring statutory timescales are met
- Responding to enquiries, complaints and member enquiries in a professional and timely manner
What You Will Need
- Experience working as an Allocations Officer within a Local Authority or Housing Association
- Strong knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Part VI and housing allocations legislation
- Experience assessing housing applications, banding and determining eligibility
- Knowledge of choice-based lettings and housing register management
- Experience using housing management systems such as Locata, Jigsaw, NEC, Northgate or similar
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to performance targets
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to make fair and robust decisions
- Experience working with vulnerable households and complex housing cases is desirable
Allocations Officer in Middlesex employer: Marks Consulting Partners Limited
Join a well-established independent property and construction consultancy in Edinburgh, where you'll not only lead exciting projects but also thrive in a supportive and flexible work environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from structured career development reviews and the opportunity to work on landmark developments across Scotland. Enjoy competitive salaries, private healthcare, and a family-friendly culture that values your contributions and fosters meaningful client relationships.
Contact Details:
Marks Consulting Partners Limited Recruitment Team
