Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Choice Based Lettings Officer to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £30,559 £35,235 per annum (pro rata). Hours: 14.8 hours/2 days per week (Monday/Tuesday) What we are looking for We are looking for a Choice Based Lettings Officer to join our Choice Based Lettings Team within Housing Solutions. To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role The Choice Based Lettings Team (CBL) manage our housing register, advertising social housing properties for rent, and shortlisting/allocating properties to prospective tenants. The main duties of this role will be: ensure the accurate assessment and appropriate award of priority of applicants housing needs in line with the Allocations Policy advertise and shortlist properties promptly ensure the efficient running of the Choice Based Lettings (CBL) Scheme, including participation in Operations Group meetings provide cover for customer enquiries on a duty rota. About you We are looking for a dedicated, professional person, with strong administration skills and preferably experience of working within a housing related field. Experience of assessing applications and allocating accommodation through a Choice Based Lettings Scheme would be an advantage but