Assistant HB Policy Officer

Northern Ireland Housing Executive; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public housing agency in Northern Ireland seeks an Assistant HB Policy Officer to manage the collation of housing data and maintain an NI rent database. Candidates should have a Higher National Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience. Responsibilities include collecting rent evidence and processing rent determinations for various property types.

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma or equivalent level qualification (Level 4) plus 1 year’s relevant experience.
• A Levels or equivalent level qualification (Level 3) and can demonstrate 2 years’ relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect rent evidence for private sector properties in NI.
• Maintain an NI rent database with daily data input.
• Provide rent data for setting Local Housing Allowances.
• Process rent determinations for properties outside LHA and LRR.

Education

Higher National Diploma or equivalent

A Levels or equivalent

Job description

The Assistant HB Policy Officer will be responsible for the collation of data in relation to Local Housing Allowance and Local Reference Rents and will play a key role in maintaining an NI rent database. In addition, the postholder will support the work of the HB Policy Team.

Responsibilities

• To collect rent evidence for private sector properties in NI sourced through PropertyPal, PropertyNews, estate agents and the HB System.
• To maintain an NI rent database which requires input of data on a daily basis.
• To provide rent data in order to set Local Housing Allowances and Local Reference Rents.
• To process rent determinations for properties outside LHA and LRR e.g. caravans, boats, mobile homes etc.

Skills and Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma or equivalent level qualification (Level 4) plus 1 year’s relevant experience OR
• A Levels or equivalent level qualification (Level 3) and can demonstrate 2 years’ relevant experience.

Further Information

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