Allocations & Lettings Officer
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £21.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ilford, South East, IG1 1NY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP225867CT1757-OR23313-18022026 |
Summary
This is a temporary role and the rate is £21.71ph PAYE
This is a temporary role
The reference number is: OR23313
Allocating accommodation in line with part VI of the Housing Act 1996, essentially to council and registered provider homes.
Allocating permanent homes in line with the Housing Allocations Scheme through the choice based lettings system.
Complete direct matching processes for those with medical needs (including delayed discharge of care cases), under occupiers, management transfers, sheltered applicants.
Verify the applications of final shortlisted applicants for permanent properties.
Provide comprehensive housing advice on housing options for applicants to the housing register awaiting rehousing and to those allocated homes.
Allocate temporary accommodation, prevention and PRSO’s in line with the Temporary Accommodation Placement Policy and suitability assessment.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.
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