Choice Based Lettings Officer

OverviewPertemps Recruitment on behalf of Buckinghamshire Council has an exciting opportunity for a Choice Based Lettings Officer to join the Choice Based Lettings Team in their Amersham office (HP6 area). Working alongside the team you will play an important role in provide advice and support to customers in relation to Bucks Home Choice including; signposting and referral of homelessness prevention and advice cases for, offering housing options advice, assessment of social housing applications, shortlisting and lettings of social housing under Part VI of the Housing Act 1996, affordability assessments and assisting senior officers with informal and statutory reviews, complaints, members and mayoral enquiries and FOI requests.About the roleThe role will largely entail contacting social housing applicants for their supporting documentation and assessing their housing register applications against the Bucks Home Choice Allocations PolicyThis is a temporary position until March 2023, though there is potential for this to be extended further. The pay rate is £20.00 per hour, and you will be working full time, 37 per week. Buckinghamshire Council are currently working on a hybrid basis where you will work remotely for 3-4 days per week and in the office 1-2 days per week. The Amersham office is conveniently situated in the town centre (HP6 area) with great transport links including a local train station and excellent road connections to the M25, M1, M4 and M40About youWe are looking for someone with experience in a choice based lettings role assessing social housing applications.The work of the team is varied and fast-paced so we are looking for an experienced and highly organised individual who can manage competing priorities and work independently and as part of a team.You will need to be empathetic with our service users and able to use your initiative when dealing with queries.Comprehensive knowledge of relevant processes, systems, policies and procedures will be essential, as will good knowledge of other areas of the authority relevant to the service.Bringing excellent ICT skills, you will have experience of standard packages, including MS Office, Excel, and may include use of bespoke databases etc.Due to the frequent liaison activities, excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.About us and our ClientAs a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining a Company that holds the distinction of being one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. Our pioneering spirit and ability to tap into the uniqueness of each individual's talents has enabled us to open doors for our employees, our clients and our applicants too. Our philosophies and rewards are built very much on mutual trust and respect within the style of a partnership in which we hope you will feel both fulfilled and valued as a person.Buckinghamshire Council are a leading Authority with offices in Aylesbury, Amersham and High Wycombe, whose values represent exactly what they are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to your local community and those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

Other informationWe are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.Apply online now so we can review your application!If you require further information on this role, use the below contact details. Please quote the following reference when getting in touch: Email: Phone: We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.