Allocation Officer

• Locations

  Slough, Berkshire

• Salary

  £151 - £192 per day

• Sector

  Homelessness, Housing, Revenues & Benefits

• Type

  Contract / Interim

Are you an Allocation Officer looking for work in Berkshire?

Morgan Hunt’s Public Sector and Government client, based in Berkshire, is looking to recruit an Allocation Officer to provide a comprehensive housing management service for their residents.

The role focuses on all aspects of tenancy and property management, including repairs coordination, complaint investigation, and addressing tenancy-related issues.

This assignment has been deemed inside of IR35.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Process and assess housing register applications, verifying eligibility and priority in line with council policies and legislative frameworks.
• Apply the Housing Allocation Scheme to allocate properties to eligible applicants based on priority and need.
• Handle a caseload of applicants, providing guidance and support throughout the application and allocation process.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of applications, offers, and allocations using housing management systems.
• Respond to inquiries from applicants, providing clear advice on their application status, housing options, and next steps.
• Work closely with housing officers, landlords, and external stakeholders to maximize housing availability and ensure timely allocations.

If you’re looking to work for a Public Sector and Government client based in Berkshire, and feel you meet the essential criteria outlined above to be an Allocation Officer, please contact the team with an up-to-date CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.