770100599 – Choice Based Lettings OfficerAre you looking for the opportunity to develop a career in the Public Sector? We have several fantastic temporary positions available working with our client Buckinghamshire Council!OverviewOn behalf of Buckinghamshire Council, Pertemps Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Lettings Officer to join the Choice Based Lettings team in High Wycombe. Working alongside the Choice Based Lettings Team Leader, you will play an important role in providing expert support in the delivery of an efficient, high quality and customer-focussed allocations service within Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 for a diverse client group including vulnerable and disadvantaged households within the framework of the Councils adopted statutory Allocations PolicyTemporary – 6 weeksHours – Monday to Friday – 37 hours per week, 9:00am to 5:30pmPay Rate – £17.61 per hour PAYEStart Date – ASAPWork Schedule – Mix of office working and home workingLocation – High Wycombe, HP11 1BBAbout the roleAs a Choice Based Lettings Officer, you will have a number of responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:

assess applications for housing, monitor and upkeep the housing register and to effectively, in a timely manner, provide nominations of residents to Registered providers
provide a housing options advice service to all those seeking accommodation, giving relevant, appropriate and accurate housing advice on all housing options available including Choice Based Lettings, low-cost home ownership, mutual exchanges, under occupation, transfers, and intermediate/affordable rent
administer the advertising and shortlisting process for vacancies and undertake nominations to Registered Provider partners
verify all nominations using a risk based approach to possible fraud, prior to any offer of accommodation being made within agreed timescales
collaborate with Homelessness & Advice function, Private Rental & TA, and Grants & Adaptations to help create and deliver a single resident journey and support residents to maintain and sustain tenancies
be responsible for the general maintenance of information and content of the Bucks Home Choice website, or any subsequent web platform for the Council’s housing register, in conjunction with the management team

About youThe successful candidate(s) should have:

Part 6 Housing Register experience is essential
Experience of locata preferred but not essential
Local Authority experience preferable but not essential, could have worked for a registered provider

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 able to start as soon as possible.Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams Apply online now so we can review your application!If you require more information on the role, please call our Pertemps Aylesbury office and ask for the Buckinghamshire Council team.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.

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