Enabling And Projects Officer Full Time Temporary

Enabling And Projects Officer needed in Stoke on Trent £19.64 per hr ref: 5189653

This role will involve:

• To undertake housing related research and analysis and contribute to the development and maintenance of a market intelligence resource.
• To develop and maintain housing related policy, including in relation to the Housing Revenue Account and to give advice and guidance in relation to it.
• To monitor housing related policy and strategy, including action plan delivery, to ensure that it is implemented effectively and, where necessary, to suggest changes.
• To develop and implement projects which inform and enable investment into housing in the city – including to improve stock condition, facilitate affordable warmth and respond to the low carbon agenda.
• To project manage the delivery of key projects, exemplified by the Housing Strategy, stock condition surveys, research and client specific housing strategies.
• To procure external commissions, including for other service areas, and to ensure effective budgetary and contract management as applicable.
• To input into the future council house and public buildings repairs and maintenance service options appraisal and subsequent service model implementation.

Ideally candidates will have:

• Degree in relevant subject or relevant professional qualification or equivalent successful experience coupled with clear evidence of commitment to continuous professional development.
• Good understanding and awareness of housing, including national housing strategy and policy directives, legislative frameworks, funding and local and regional housing agendas.
• High level of knowledge and understanding of project management, including budget setting, budgetary management and governance.
• Knowledge and experience of computer software packages to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number

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