Housing Allocations Officer — Shape Fair Housing Brighton

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Housing Allocations Officer to join the Allocations team. This role involves delivering expert housing advice, ensuring fair and transparent allocation of social housing, and working closely with applicants and partners. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of housing legislation and excellent communication skills. This position offers training, career progression, and a generous annual leave allowance.

Benefits

Training and qualifications

Career progression

Generous annual leave allowance

Admittance into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in housing services or a strong passion for developing a career in the sector.
• Ability to manage complex information with clarity.
• Commitment to equitable and accessible housing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert housing advice and ensure fair allocation of social housing.
• Work closely with housing applicants and internal teams.
• Uphold statutory responsibilities and assess housing needs.

Skills

Strong understanding of housing legislation

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Job description

A local government council in Brighton is seeking a dedicated Housing Allocations Officer to join the Allocations team. This role involves delivering expert housing advice, ensuring fair and transparent allocation of social housing, and working closely with applicants and partners. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of housing legislation and excellent communication skills. This position offers training, career progression, and a generous annual leave allowance.