Assistant Housing Allocations & Systems Officer
- Employer
- Lichfield District Council
- Location
- District Council House, Frog Lane, Lichfield
- Salary
- £23,080 - £25,481
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2021
- Reference
- LDC000401
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Housing, Planning
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Flexible hours
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly Housing Options team at Lichfield District Council in the post of Assistant Housing Allocations & Systems Officer. This is a new post that has been created to help manage the councils housing register and choice based lettings system
The post holder will provide a professional, customer focused housing advice service on the housing allocations scheme, nominations and choice based lettings. The post holder will also assist in the administration of the housing register including the maintenance of records, advertising and shortlisting for properties and liaison with partners and Registered Providers. Collection of performance information, and the completion of reports and statistical returns will also be a key part of the role.
Ideally situated in the heart of the Midlands, with our offices based in the historic centre of Lichfield, we are within easy reach of Birmingham. We offer flexible working arrangements, together with a generous annual leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and a positive approach to employee well-being.
The post holder will need experience of providing an effective advice service to members of the public, with experience of carrying out interviews, investigations, negotiations. You will also need previous experience of analysing statistical information.
The post holder will need the ability to communicate and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances, be able to prioritise their own workload and achieve targets and deadlines. Demonstrating a positive team approach and a commitment to the Council's values to improve & innovate, put customers first and have respect for everyone is also essential.
Full details of this post can be found in the attached Job Description & Person Specification, and visit our website to find out more about our District and the Council: www.lichfielddc.gov.uk
For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact David Whittaker Housing Options Manager on 01543 308704, or email david.whittaker@lichfielddc.gov.uk.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Supporting documents
Assistant Housing Allocations & System Officer - Job Description & Person Specification
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Working for us
We serve a population of around 100,000 residents within Lichfield and the district. Lichfield itself is a small cathedral city located 20 miles just north of Birmingham.
We are one of the district’s largest employers and offer a range of fulfilling job opportunities. Our team is at the very heart of our council - everyone, whatever their role, contributes to delivering great services to our local community. We are committed to equality and diversity, and work to ensure that our workplaces and our services are accessible to all. To see our full range of services , visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/ourservices and search careers for more information on how we work together to make Lichfield a great place to live and work.
We very much hope that you will want to become part of our team as we move forward and modernise our services.
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- Website
- http://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01543 308000
- Location
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Lichfield District Council
Frog Lane
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 6YU
United Kingdom
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