
Housing Advice and Allocations - Specialist
Guildford Borough Council
scheme Arrange accompanied viewings at empty properties with prospective tenants£37,983
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Housing Advice and Allocations - Specialist
Guildford Borough Council
Reference: HCE/26/340002
Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB, Surrey
Grade 5 - £37,983 to £43,752
Full Time
Permanent
Posted on 19/06/2026
Are you a pro-active, motivated and confident individual who is seeking a challenging role with good career prospects? If the answer is “yes” then we’d love to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting for
two positions
and offer roles with variety, where you can be relied on for your expertise and experience.
Job Profile
What you’ll do on a typical day:
Following the advertising of social housing you will allocate this in line with our allocation scheme
Arrange accompanied viewings at empty properties with prospective tenants
Liaise with our technical officers regarding work required in the empty properties
Arrange and monitor assessments of housing applicants.
What you need to succeed in this role:
At a minimum, you will be able to demonstrate:
Flexible approach with a can do attitude
Logical, conscientious and attention to detail when assessing successful bids
Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people at all levels
Good organisational skills with the ability to take the initiative
Ability to work as part of a team
Remain calm when things don’t go to plan.
Have carried out this role for at least 12 months with a social landlord
A basic DBS check will be required for the successful applicant prior to appointment.
You will need to have access to a vehicle for this role. An essential car user allowance and parking is available with this position.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Colleen Straver on 01483 444613
'From April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey unitary council, as part of a major local government reorganisation across Surrey. This change will see the current twelve councils replaced by two new authorities: East Surrey and West Surrey. West Surrey will cover the areas currently served by Guildford, Waverley, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath and Woking.
As we move toward this transition, we remain focused on delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services and staying true to our shared values: Collaboration, Wellbeing, Trusted, Value for Money and Professionalism.
Joining us at this point in our journey offers a unique opportunity. You will gain valuable experience, benefit from extensive training and development, and play an active role in one of the most significant local government transformations in the past 50 years. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive organisation where your ideas and contributions will directly help shape the future of public services across West Surrey.
Together, we will ensure a smooth transition and continue to provide excellent services for residents now and into the future.
If you’re looki
ng for a role where you can grow, make an impact and be part of meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.'