Job Description

Job Title: Allocations Officer

Location: Slough - Hybrid, Minimum 3 days in Office

Hours Per Week: 37 Hours

Rate of Pay: 22 P/H (Umbrella)

Contract Length: 2 Months +

Slough Borough Council is currently on the lookout for an experienced Allocations Officer to join their team on a contract basis.

• Administer and ensure compliance with the Council's Allocations Scheme and Nominations Agreement, ensuring all housing legislation and regulations are adhered to.
• Oversee the housing allocation process, from reviewing housing register applications to matching properties to appropriate households.
• Make informed decisions on housing register applications, determining applicant status and band awards, and cross-reference with wider housing advice approaches.
• Coordinate the input of void and new build properties from Housing Associations, managing the direct matching process for specific groups such as those with medical needs, under-occupiers, and homeless individuals.

Candidate Requirements:

• Practical experience with housing allocation systems such as NEC (Northgate), Civica, and Jigsaw within the housing register context.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation, regulations, and the housing allocation process.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid working environment.

For more information regarding this role, please contact Liv at (phone number removed), or email at