We are currently working in partnership with an Dorset-based organisation, who are looking to appoint a Remote Allocations Officer for a 3 month contract.

This will be a full-time fully remote position, that is offering a respectable rate between £22-£24 via an Umbrella Company.

The ideal candidate must have Locata and choice-based letting experience within a council or housing association.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Be responsible for administering allocation of social rented and supported accommodation in accordance with the local authorities’ policies and Housing Act 1996 Part 6 requirements

• To provide a first point of contact for social and supported housing landlords regarding property availability, property adverts, nominations, and refusals

• Responding to day-to-day queries regarding the allocations policy

• To maintain an awareness of housing demands of those with accommodation needs such as emergency homeless, specialised adapted or bespoke need

• Carrying out all necessary verification checks including credit references, address and identification checks to prevent fraud and ensure appropriate nominations to social and supported accommodation

Experience required:

• Experience required in Allocations and Lettings for a Housing provider

• Must have experience using the Housing system Locata

• The ideal candidate must have prior knowledge of choice-based lettings

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Ability to talk with vulnerable client group and have difficult situations

• Ability to manage your own diary

• Keep on time of your own work, priorities and ability to lone work

• Strong IT skills required

Rewards and Benefits:

• Full Remote role – The successful candidate will only have to travel to the office once to collect equipment

• Competitive rate

• Ongoing contract

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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