Housing Allocations Team Lead - Lead Housing Access & Support

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

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Housing Allocations Team Leader to manage a dedicated team of Housing Allocations Officers. This role involves supporting applicants with housing needs and understanding the intricacies of housing legislation. The ideal candidate should possess strong management and organisational skills, as well as a genuine passion for helping those in need of social housing. The position offers a permanent contract with a focus on flexibility and employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Excellent management and organisational skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting households in need of social housing.
• Good understanding of Housing Legislation and Brighton & Hove Allocations Policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Housing Allocations team on a day-to-day basis.
• Monitor workloads, set team objectives and uphold service standards.
• Coach, mentor and support officers to build their skills and resilience.
• Collaborate with teams to make best use of social housing stock.

Skills

Management skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of Housing Legislation

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Housing Allocations Team Leader to manage a dedicated team of Housing Allocations Officers. This role involves supporting applicants with housing needs and understanding the intricacies of housing legislation. The ideal candidate should possess strong management and organisational skills, as well as a genuine passion for helping those in need of social housing. The position offers a permanent contract with a focus on flexibility and employee wellbeing.