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Allocations & Lettings Specialist

Peabody Trust
Office & Professional
Office & Professional
£32,493.0/Year
Full-time, Entry Level
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Description

Location
Islington Office (Hybrid working with 2 days onsite per week, including team day every Wednesday and one Thursday per month)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£32,493 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking an Allocations & Lettings Specialist to join our busy Allocations team and help make the best use of our homes by supporting customers to move safely, fairly, and quickly into the housing they need. This hands-on role is central to our service, involving management of lettings, transfers, and rehousing cases. You will work closely with colleagues and partners to ensure all activities are compliant, customer-focused, and well-organised.

Your responsibilities will include managing lettings and allocations cases such as voids, transfers, and priority moves; working within housing policy, legislation, and nomination agreements; communicating clearly and sensitively with customers, including in complex situations; collaborating with internal teams, local authorities, and other partners; and maintaining accurate records to contribute to strong performance and compliance.

Requirements

Experience
Proven experience in housing allocations and/or lettings with a strong understanding of policy-led decision-making within a regulated environment.

About you
Highly organised and detail-focused with the confidence to balance customer needs and service requirements. Excellent communication skills, especially in sensitive or complex situations. Strong Excel skills and experience working confidently with data, spreadsheets, and reporting. A confident, resilient, and customer-focused professional who enjoys managing a varied caseload and finding practical, solutions-focused outcomes.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant housing experience and skills as described are essential.

Expiry date: 15/05/2026
Allocations & Lettings Specialist
Company:
Peabody Trust
Salary:
£32,493.0
Job Type:
Full-time, Entry Level
Location:
Islington