Lettings Officer Northampton ASAP Start 6 month FTC Housing Register OfficerRole: Housing Register OfficerLocation: Northampton (NN5)Working Pattern: Office-based, Monday-FridayPay Rate: £16.50 per hourRequirements: Must have a full driving licence and use a car for employmentPurpose of the Role: To provide a customer-focused, well-informed Housing Register service to the public via a Choice-Based Lettings Scheme.Key Responsibilities:Property Advertising: You''ll be responsible for advertising all available affordable housing properties by Northampton Borough Council, Housing Associations, and Private Homeowners in Northampton. Applicant Shortlisting: You will shortlist applicants for all lettings covering Council, Housing Association, and Private Homeowner properties. On average, this involves around 1,300 lettings each year.Scheme Administration: You''ll administer the Council''s Choice Based Lettings Scheme in line with current legislation, procedures, and best practice. This involves updating customer applications on the IBS IT system, offering accommodation, producing performance reports, and ensuring properties are correctly advertised.Nomination Management: You will shortlist applicants for nomination to properties held by Registered Social Homeowners, ensuring nomination rights are maximised. You''ll also nominate households to other providers, such as hostels, to meet their housing needs.Scheme Development: You''ll contribute to the development and marketing of the ..... full job details .....