Allocations Assistant

We are looking for a part-time Housing Allocations Assistant, based in the Allocations Team within the service. This team are responsible for letting the council's available homes efficiently and within the Council's Allocations Policy.

This role will be part of the initial point of contact for those contacting the team and will assist to advertise and allocate available properties. This will include carrying out customer interviews and accompanied viewings, visiting empty properties and ensuring customers are kept up to date with the process and given appropriate advice. The successful candidate will work closely with the Housing Allocations Officers to ensure that properties are let in a timely and effective way, minimising rent loss to the Council.

The team operates on a citywide basis, and staff may be required to work from different locations throughout the city, according to the requirements of the service. The role will involve some lone working.

This role is perfect for those wanting to start a career in social housing; if you are able to work flexibly within a team, demonstrate a positive attitude to change, self-development and learning, please get in touch.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Remmie Aitcheson, Kailey Richardson, or Helen Clarke on  or email alloca

Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.

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