Housing Allocations Officer
BBBH43077_1761296633
Posted: 24/10/2025
- Up to £17 per hour + may be negotiable depending on experience
- Berkshire
- Contract
Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Housing Allocations Officer for a Local Authority Client in Berkshire.
In this role, you will support residents by managing housing register applications, providing clear advice on the Choice Based Lettings system, and ensuring a fair housing allocations process.
Duties:
- Check, input, and update Common Housing Register applications accurately and efficiently.
- Provide clear, friendly advice on the Choice Based Lettings system and housing options via phone, email, and face-to-face contact.
- Liaise with housing associations and internal teams to ensure smooth allocation and nomination processes.
- Handle confidential information, update systems, and provide general administrative support to the Housing Allocations Team.
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:
- Experience working in a housing or customer service environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a wide range of people.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and learning new software systems.
- Understanding of housing allocations, lettings, or local government services.
What's on offer:
Salary: £17ph
*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*
Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
How to apply:
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
- For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200.
INDSCGTK
Taylor Kirkham
Senior Consultant