Local Authority Housing, Grant and Investment Funding Lead, Northwest London

Pertemps; Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Grant and Investment Funding Lead for a Local Authority in Northwest London. The ideal candidate should possess a Level 5 qualification or equivalent and have experience with sustainability and housing legislation. Responsibilities include developing investment programmes to meet environmental goals and securing funding for retrofitting council homes. This contract role offers a competitive pay rate of up to £36.09 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a Local Authority setting is essential.
• Knowledge of housing legislation at national level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead forward investment programmes for council homes.
• Act as the Council’s lead on decarbonisation for Housing.
• Secure and manage external investments.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Asset Management Programming

Housing legislation knowledge

Education

Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Local Authority Housing, Grant and Investment Funding Lead, Northwest London

Pay rate to £36.09 per hour

Contract role, Local Government Housing

We are recruiting for an experienced Grant and Investment Funding Lead for a Local Authority in Northwest London.

This is a contract role, and you will need to have experience in a similar role in a Local Authority setting.

Essential Criteria

• Level 5 qualification or equivalent in sustainability, surveying, or a built environment qualification.
• Knowledge of good practice Asset Management Programming Methodology that aligns with Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor (RICS) guidelines and current housing legislation.
• Knowledge of housing legislation at national level, relevant to planned and responsive maintenance, the Decent Homes Standard, and its components of HHSRS, Energy, Modernisation and Key Element Disrepair.

Description of Role

• Develop and lead forward investment programmes to meet EPC C by 2030 and Net Zero Carbon by 2050 for council homes.
• Act as the Council’s lead professional on environmental sustainability, retrofit, funding, and decarbonisation for Housing.
• Secure, manage and maximise external investment, including SHDF, ECO, Warmer Homes, and consortium bids.
• Develop the borough’s housing-related energy, retrofit and sustainability strategies, guiding senior leaders through evidence-based investment decisions.
• Scope, design and deliver sustainability, retrofit and low-carbon programmes, ensuring legislative compliance and sector best practice.
• Influence, collaborate and build partnerships locally, regionally and nationally on sustainability, funding and retrofit.

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

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