Allocations Officer

Berkshire | 4-Month Initial Contract | £25.15 per hour (Umbrella/Inside IR35) | Hybrid Working Are you an experienced Allocations Officer looking for your next contract opportunity within a local authority environment? We are recruiting for a skilled housing professional to join a Berkshire-based council on an initial 4-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering an effective and compliant housing allocations service. You will provide expert advice and guidance on the Council's Allocations Scheme and Nominations Agreement, ensuring all housing legislation and regulatory requirements are consistently met. You will manage housing register applications, assess eligibility, determine banding awards, and oversee the allocations process through to property matching. The role also involves direct matching for vulnerable groups, including applicants with medical needs, delayed discharge cases, under occupiers and homeless households. Working closely with Housing Associations and internal teams, you will coordinate void and new-build property allocations while contributing to a wider housing solutions service. To succeed in this role, you will need: ·Previous experience in housing allocations within a local authority or housing association ·Strong working knowledge of housing legislation and allocations policies ·Experience using NEC/Northgate, Civica or Jigsaw systems within an allocations or housing register setting ·Practical understanding of Choice Based Lettings ·Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail The ability to manage complex cases and communicate effectively with stakeholders How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.   If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us