Allocations Officer

Job Title: Allocations Officer Location: Slough - Hybrid, Minimum 3 days in Office Hours Per Week: 37 Hours Rate of Pay: £22 P/H (Umbrella) Contract Length: 2 Months Slough Borough Council is currently on the lookout for an experienced Allocations Officer to join their team on a contract basis. Job Duties: 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 Liv at , or email at

Location: Slough, GB

Posted Date: 1/22/2025