Housing Allocations Officer
BBBH52998_1772461570
Posted: 02/03/2026
- Up to £23 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 assess housing applications, manage nominations, and provide housing advice in line with statutory housing legislation and local allocations policy.
Duties:
- Assess housing applications in line with the Allocations Policy and relevant legislation
- Manage the Housing Register and make direct nominations to suitable households
- Apply Part 6 and Part 7 of the Housing Act when handling allocations and homelessness cases
- Provide clear housing advice and practical solutions to customers regarding their housing options
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:
- Experience working with housing allocations and the Housing Register
- Knowledge of homelessness legislation and statutory housing duties
- Familiarity with Part 6 and Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996
- Proven ability to provide housing advice and support to
What's on offer:
Salary: £23ph
*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, 36 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