Empty Homes Strategy & Policy Officer (Part-Time)

Southlanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary sacrifice AVC

33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Sick pay

Flexible working

Cinema discounts

Cycle to Work

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council in Hamilton is recruiting a Strategy and Policy Officer to focus on bringing empty homes back into use. This job share post requires collaborative working to ensure key operational and strategic tasks are achieved.

You will drive development, implementation and review of the council's empty homes service, engage with private sector owners, build multi-agency partnerships, and communicate effectively. Flexible approach and strong IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of private sector housing and bringing empty homes back into use.
• Ability to develop multi-agency partnerships and raise service profile.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review the empty homes service.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver operational and strategic objectives.
• Engage with private sector owners and stakeholders to bring properties back into use.

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council in Hamilton is recruiting a Strategy and Policy Officer to focus on bringing empty homes back into use. This job share post requires collaborative working to ensure key operational and strategic tasks are achieved.

You will drive development, implementation and review of the council's empty homes service, engage with private sector owners, build multi-agency partnerships, and communicate effectively. Flexible approach and strong IT skills are essential.