Housing Register and Allocations Officer
Temporary Contract up to 12 months
Salary Grade 6 £34,314 - £37,035
(pay award pending)
Due to an internal promotion, this key post is available within the Housing Options team. As a Housing Register and Allocations Officer you will be ensuring all applications to the Housing Register are processed and applicants housing need assessed in accordance with the Council’s Allocations Policy, and for carrying out all the administrative processes required.
This is a varied role providing general housing advice to customers both face to face, on the telephone and by email. The role includes shortlisting bids from applicants for social housing and ensuring nominations are made to social housing providers within required timescales, updating systems, and keeping applicants informed.
We are looking for someone who is organised, who can work quickly and accurately and can learn new systems, policies and procedures quickly. While no experience of housing is necessary, some experience of administration and data inputting is required. We work in a customer focused way to ensure that anyone approaching the service is dealt with in a prompt, friendly and professional manner. We are looking to develop someone in the role and there may be future opportunities for career progression within the wider team.
For an informal discussion please contact Ross Hefford at rhefford@uttlesford.gov.uk or 01799 510560.
To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers
Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 10 August 2025
It is intended that interviews will be held on 18 August 2025
CVs will not be accepted.
Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Fostering Friendly Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant. Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.
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