The Role

Responsible for the allocation and letting of Council, Registered Social Landlord and private accommodation.

This role presents a unique opportunity to be part of a team in a ground-breaking shared staffing structure across both boroughs.

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Deputy Allocations Manager with a proven background of managing a multi functional team within a performance framework.   

The successful candidate should be reliable,  self motivated and be able to develop strategies to ensure the best and cost effective use of accommodation available to the Council under current  legislation and guidance.

You should be creative and an excellent team player, with a proven ability to lead a team.

Some of the duties will include;

• To manage and co-ordinate the work of the allocations and mobility team, particularly in letting resources within timescales under the Councils’ allocation schemes under their sovereign duties

• To ensure all vacant properties are kept empty for a minimum period. To monitor and maintain all statistical and detailed performance information relating to the re-letting of all properties let.

• To liaise with Council departments and referral agencies regarding appropriate letting of adapted properties and specific clients on the Councils’ housing queues.

• To create and implement innovative opportunities to increase housing mobility and ensure that there are processes and systems to implement such moves to all tenants, particularly under-occupying tenants 

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance.  These include home working (dependent on service need), annualised hours and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays. 

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities is also offered.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  2^nd February 2020

Shortlisting Date: 5^th February 2020

Interview Date: 17^th and 20^th February 2020

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For an informal discussion please contact Gavin Milligan, Allocations Manager, 020-8871-6806.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils