Allocation Verification Team Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 37 - 37

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

An experienced Allocation and Verification Team Manager is required for a key leadership role within a local authoritys housing service.

This is a full-time temporary post (35 hours/week) offering the opportunity to oversee the effective operation of the Housing Register Choice-Based Lettings and medical assessment processes with a strong focus on strategic allocation of social housing stock.

The role is instrumental in delivering a high-performing resident-focused housing allocations service in accordance with Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 and other relevant legislation.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Lead the Allocation and Verification Team ensuring effective management of the housing register choice-based lettings and verification of applications.

Develop and implement operational strategies to make the best use of available social housing stock in line with legal and policy frameworks.

Oversee medical assessments and manage exceptional housing needs cases outside of the standard allocations policy.

Collaborate with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and other partners to monitor nominations and improve access to suitable housing options.

Manage team performance budgets and workflows to deliver excellent service outcomes and value for money.

Produce detailed reports and analysis for internal and external stakeholders including performance monitoring and strategic reviews.

Drive innovation and continuous service improvement aligning with wider housing needs and priorities.

Lead and motivate a multi-disciplinary team ensuring professional development accountability and high performance.

Maintain compliance with safeguarding equality data protection and health & safety regulations.

Skills/Experience:

Strong working knowledge of Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 social housing allocation frameworks and related statutory guidance.

Proven experience managing a high-performing housing allocations or similar service within a local authority or comparable organisation.

Ability to lead supervise and develop teams with a focus on performance and service excellence.

Experience working with and influencing external partners including housing associations and other stakeholders.

Strong understanding of housing needs homelessness legislation medical priority assessments and safeguarding responsibilities.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; confident in using data and insight to improve service delivery.

Skilled in managing exception cases and applying discretionary powers sensitively and lawfully.

Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills including report writing and presentation to senior management.

Additional Information:

ASAP start.

Enhanced DBS is required for the post.

Hours: 35 per week MondayFriday (9:00am5:30pm).

Location: Office-based role.

Required Skills:

Strong working knowledge of Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 social housing allocation frameworks and related statutory guidance. Proven experience managing a high-performing housing allocations or similar service within a local authority or comparable organisation. Ability to lead supervise and develop teams with a focus on performance and service excellence. Experience working with and influencing external partners including housing associations and other stakeholders. Strong understanding of housing needs homelessness legislation medical priority assessments and safeguarding responsibilities. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; confident in using data and insight to improve service delivery. Skilled in managing exception cases and applying discretionary powers sensitively and lawfully. Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills including report writing and presentation to senior management.

4 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: An experienced Allocation and Verification Team Manager is required for a key leadership role within a local authoritys housing service. This is a full-time temporary post (35 hours/week) offering the opportunity to oversee the effective operatio...