Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead - Housing Allocation Officer

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £34,962 to £38,791

We are seeking an experienced Housing Allocations Officer with the drive and ability to work effectively as part of our busy Housing Allocations Team. 

Your role will involve:

·      Assisting with the administration of the Council’s Housing Needs Register

·      Assessing applications for social housing, applying the Council’s Housing Allocations Policy and banding applications in accordance with need

·      Making nominations to social housing providers in accordance with the Council’s nomination agreements in an efficient and timely manner

·      Dealing with customer enquiries about their housing applications and updating them accordingly

What we are looking for:

·      You will have experience of working in a housing allocation team within a local authority Housing Service, Housing Association or similar

·      You will be able to interpret and apply relevant housing legislation and be comfortable working in a rule driven environment

·      You will have experience of working directly with the public both face to face and over the phone.

·      You will have experience of working in a busy, front line, customer-focused team.

·      You will be experienced in working within a performance driven environment, meeting targets and working to deadlines

For more information on this role and others, please visit: https://rbwmjobs.co.uk/

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

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