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Housing Project Officer

Neath

Posted 08/10/2024

£34,834 - £38,223 per annum

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate that has the motivation, energy and drive to deliver a range of projects.
  2. The post holder will also take forward the implementation of projects to develop services and accommodation options that supports delivery of affordable housing and the elevation and prevention of homelessness.
  3. We offer generous holiday entitlement, employee assistance programme, local government pension scheme and much more.
Job Description

Job Reference: REQ03536

The creation of the Housing and Communities Department in 2023 and the launch of our Housing and Homelessness strategy in 2024, provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate that has the motivation, energy and drive to deliver a range of projects that achieve the agreed objectives and work plan of the Strategic Housing Team.

In this role, post holder will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of a range of projects, which will include undertaking the development and implementation of policies, business cases and strategies. The post holder will also take forward the implementation of projects to develop services and accommodation options that supports delivery of affordable housing and the elevation and prevention of homelessness.

An ability to form strong and productive relationships with a wide range of partners such as Registered Social Landlords, Private Sector Landlords, the Third Sector and people with lived experance will be essential. This role will also include working with other Departments and Directorates across the Council including Social Services, Planning, Environmental Health, Regeneration and Estates in order to achieve the Council’s strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate high levels innovation, flexibility and self-motivation, with a ‘can-do’ attitude. They will be educated to degree level or have substantial relevant experience, alongside a background in successfully developing and delivering projects and a knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, housing policy and practice.

If you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role and want to be part of an exciting opportunity to help meet our local housing needs by driving forward our ambitious strategic housing programme, we would love to hear from you.

Package: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week

Location Of Post: Neath Civic Centre, Neath, SA11 3QZ

Workstyle: You will be a mobile hybrid worker, this post will involve regular travel around Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council
Company Information

At Neath Port Talbot Council we look after a large, diverse, complex region of Wales. But our approach to meeting the needs of our 140,000 residents and over 3,000 businesses is simple. We recruit collaborative, talented people and offer them opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
Join us and you’ll be supported to gain new skills and build a successful career in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Safe in the knowledge that we’re right there with you offering more opportunities, more development and more support.
No matter what your job, we want you to bring your ideas and your unique opinions and perspectives. Because what makes you unique, makes us better.
Working together we can make Neath Port Talbot a great place to live, work and visit.

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Civic Centre,
    Port Talbot
    SA13 1PJ

  • Nearest Train Station:

    Port Talbot Parkway Station 0.5 miles / 12mins walk

  • Nearest Bus Stop:

    Port Talbot, Water Street 0.3 miles / 7mins walk

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