Housing Allocations Officer

  • DK recruitment
  • Plymouth, Devon
  • Apr 03, 2026
Contractor Real Estate

Job Description

Housing Allocations Officer

Salarty: 38,000 per anum

Location: Remote

Contract: Full-time. 3 months FTC with strong possibiity of extension

Are you passionate about helping people into quality, affordable homes? Our client is looking for a dedicated Housing Allocations Officer to join the organisations team and play a key role in delivering life-changing housing solutions across the UK. This would suit someone from wither a housing associations background or someone from the private lettings industry.

What you'll do:

  • Manage the advertising, application, and allocation process for the organisations properties
  • Assess applicants and guide them through to tenancy
  • Support tenants to build a path toward homeownership
  • Liaise with letting agents and local authorities to ensure smooth lettings
  • Monitor performance and contribute to reporting and service improvement
  • Step in to support our housing management function when needed

What we're looking for:

  • Experience in housing allocations or lettings
  • Excellent communication and assessment skills
  • Financial awareness and tenant-focused mindset
  • Organised, proactive, and collaborative approach
  • Knowledge of local lettings plans and housing policy is a plus

Please contact Ellie Benson on (phone number removed) to discuss