Housing Allocations and Letting Officer

My client are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Housing Allocations & Letting Officer to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing housing applications, allocating properties, and ensuring the effective letting of housing units. This role is essential in supporting our mission to provide affordable housing to those in need.

This will be an initial 3 month contract.

The successful Housing Allocations & Letting Officer will be required to be in the office 2 / 3 days a week.

The role will fall inside IR35.
 
The Role

·Manage the housing application process, including assessing and prioritizing applications.
·Allocate properties to eligible applicants in accordance with our policies and procedures.
·Ensure all properties are let promptly and efficiently.
·Maintain accurate records and provide regular reports on allocations and lettings.
·Liaise with tenants, housing associations, and other stakeholders to resolve any issues.
·Conduct property viewings and inspections as necessary.
 
The Ideal Candidate

·Relevant qualification in housing management or a related field is highly desirable
·Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the housing sector.
·Must have experience with Part 6 offers
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
·Strong organizational and time management abilities.
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
·Proficient in using housing management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
 
***Candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role***
 
What you need to do now: 
 
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy please click APPLY NOW or contact Zubair Ahmed at Carrington West for more information on 02393 876065.
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Housing professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065 for more information.
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