Empty Homes Policy & Regeneration Officer

Dundee City Council; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundee City Council is seeking a committed Housing Policy professional to join their team on a two-year, full-time basis. The role is hybrid, working from home and 5 City Square, Dundee, with a 37-hour week and a temporary contract.

You will develop and implement policies to bring empty private sector homes back into residential use, applying housing legislation and project development experience. A full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• CIH Diploma Level 4 or HNC/HND in related subject or equivalent.
• Knowledge of building planning and housing legislation and procedures.
• Experience in project development work, with empty homes or related areas such as regeneration or private sector housing.
• Good communication, computer/IT/analytical, report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle conflicts and contribute new ideas and approaches.
• Willingness to work varied and flexible hours and a full, current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement and develop policies and procedures to bring empty properties in the private housing sector back into residential use across Dundee City Council.

Skills

Communication

IT/Analytical skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Conflict management

Education

CIH Diploma Level 4

HNC/HND in related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dundee City Council is seeking a committed Housing Policy professional to join their team on a two-year, full-time basis. The role is hybrid, working from home and 5 City Square, Dundee, with a 37-hour week and a temporary contract.

You will develop and implement policies to bring empty private sector homes back into residential use, applying housing legislation and project development experience. A full driving licence is required.