Local Authority Private Sector Rental Policy Officer, West London

Pertemps; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Local Authority Private Sector Rental Policy Officer based in West London. The role involves managing a policy review program, ensuring compliance and clarity in rental policies and working with various stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in a similar role within a Local Authority. The position offers a pay rate of £350 per day on a contract basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Local Authority role.
• Strong understanding of Private Sector Rental policies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Manage policy review programme for Hammersmith and Fulham.
• Work with stakeholders for compliant rental policies.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and best practices.
• Build relationships with key service managers.
• Support evidence base development for rental strategy.

Skills

Policy review management

Stakeholder engagement

Legislation awareness

Data analysis

Relationship building

Job description

Local Authority Private Sector Rental Policy Officer, West London

Pay rate £350 per day

Contract role, Local Government Housing

We are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Private Sector Rental Policy Officer in West London. This role provides an opportunity to manage the review and development of Private Sector Rental policies that support the delivery of high-quality Private Sector Rental services in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Key responsibilities

• To manage a policy review programme to ensure H&F’s policies and associated procedures are reviewed and up to date, and to undertake projects as required
• To work with residents and stakeholders to ensure H&F’s Private Sector Rental policy framework is compliant, clear and effective.
• To keep up to date with developments in Private Sector Rental Policy, legislation and guidance under review, and keep up to date with good practice in Private Sector Rental.
• To build effective relationships with key stakeholders including Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, Resident Involvement, and strategic partners including social landlords, developers, private landlords, community and voluntary organisations in relation to Private Sector Rental issues.
• To identify, monitor and evaluate policy issues and formulate policy responses
• Support the development and maintenance of a detailed Private Sector Rental strategy evidence base including providing insight and data analysis on stock condition, Private Sector Rental needs, market conditions alongside wider socio-economic data such as the Index of Multiple Deprivation at Borough and Ward level
• To maintain the policies and procedures SharePoint library
• To build effective relationships with service managers across Private Sector Rental services.
• To manage the approval and publication of policies, including preparing and managing Cabinet reports as required
• To support the production of briefings on national policy changes, carrying out research to determine best practice and formulating innovative responses that meet the Council's key strategic objectives.

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

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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