H&T 1837 - G3 Team Leader (Housing) - 1837-405826435

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity to lead the Housing Team in Hamilton, requiring expertise in Housing Legislation and management skills. The role focuses on providing top-notch services to residents and coordinating effective team efforts. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a drive for achieving goals.

Benefits

Participation in a pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts

Additional support benefits

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of current Housing Legislation, including homelessness, allocations, and estate management.
• Experience leading a team within a reactive housing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management, supervision, and coordination of a housing team.
• Deliver high-quality services to residents, working in partnership with other agencies.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Motivation

Knowledge of Housing Legislation

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £39,235 - £40,093 per year

Vacancy: Permanent

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to lead our Housing Team in the Hamilton Area Office.

Your key purpose will be to provide day-to-day management, supervision, and coordination of a team responsible for delivering high-quality services to our residents, working in partnership with other agencies.

It is essential that you demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of current Housing Legislation, including homelessness, allocations, and estate management.

You will be self-motivated with excellent communication skills. You will also need to work towards targets and timescales and have the ability to manage and motivate others to achieve results.

When completing the application, please ensure you cover the following areas:

• Provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework: Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others, and Performing.
• Detail any experience you have of leading a team within a reactive housing environment.

Please note: We do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you need to submit additional information, please upload it under supporting documents.

Apply online: All correspondence will be via email.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This role is regulated under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, and it is an offence to apply if barred from working with children and/or adults.

Candidates will be required to join or update the PVG Scheme prior to a formal offer.

Further information about the disclosure process and best practices

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should explain employment gaps and provide a police check for periods abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. Disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements will be interviewed. Veterans meeting minimum requirements will also be guaranteed an interview.

Employees receive benefits including:

• Participation in a pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement
• Sick pay
• Family-friendly policies
• Employee discounts
• Additional support benefits

Housing Professionalism Commitment

South Lanarkshire Council has signed the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland's Professional Commitment, emphasizing skills development for our housing teams.