Housing Options Support Officer

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Housing Options Support Office, working at a Leading Local Authority in Greater Manchester. This is a temporary full time role, initially for the next 3 months. The Role Your role will be to provide administrative and clerical support for the Housing Options & Advice Services, and maintain accurate information on the Housing register. Duties To work in conjunction with and support other Homes for Bolton (HFB), staff in delivery of Homes for Bolton service as a whole. Contribute to the effective delivery and development, of the new Choice Based Lettings system. Liaise with other internal and external teams, agencies and organisations, responding to enquiries, providing support and assistance as appropriate. To undertake clerical and administrative tasks as required, and work flexibly to ensure that tasks are prioritised and carried out appropriately meeting tight deadlines to implement the choice based lettings system. Administer and process Housing applications, and receive and process expressions of interest from customers for available homes. Provide general advice and guidance regarding homes for Choice based lettings, and related services and provide customers with a range of housing options Key Requirements Strong IT / Administrator Skills Previous Housing Options Support experience Excellent people skills, being able to talk to family members and senior professionals Employee Benefits Reed Reward Benefits and Discounts Flexible Payment Options i.e. PAYE / Umbrella and Ltd options Weekly Pay, with Online Timesheet system