Register Allocations Officer

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Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced Housing Register Allocations Officer to support a targeted project focused on changes to housing register rules.

The client will allow hybrid working with 1 day per week in the Maidenhead office.

This role will involve reviewing and reassessing applicants on the housing register to ensure compliance with updated eligibility criteria, including re-banding qualifying applicants and removing those who no longer qualify.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Review housing register applications in line with updated register rules
• Re-band applicants who meet revised qualification criteria
• Identify and remove applicants who no longer qualify for the housing register
• Work with housing nominations and allocations processes
• Ensure all decisions comply with Part 6 and Part 7 of the Housing Act
• Maintain accurate records and updates using the Jigsaw housing system
• Liaise with internal housing teams to ensure consistency and compliance

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Experience with housing nominations and allocations
• Proven experience working with a local authority housing register
• Strong knowledge of Housing Act Part 6 and Part 7
• Hands-on experience using Jigsaw
• Ability to interpret policy and apply it consistently
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage casework efficiently
• Basic DBS check

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4

Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).