Principal Officer

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking a Principal Officer to join their team in Salford. This full-time temporary position involves planning and developing strategic housing initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in strategic planning and possess a strong grasp of regional housing needs. Interested applicants should send their CV to [e-mail], quoting the reference number for consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic housing planning and development.
• Ability to collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce strategic housing plans.
• Facilitate housing partnerships and governance forums.
• Support delivery of strategic housing initiatives.

Job description

Principal Officer needed in Salford Paying £26.78 per hr ref 000A F290 / 1

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and produce strategic housing plans, and establish frameworks to monitor delivery of associated action plans.
• Facilitate housing partnerships and governance forums, working closely with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and delivery of local, regional, and sub‑regional priorities.
• Work with partners across Greater Manchester to support the delivery of regional and sub‑regional strategic housing initiatives.
• Represent strategic housing services at internal and external meetings.
• Assess the impact of national and regional housing legislation, policy, and guidance, as well as wider cross‑cutting strategic priorities, ensuring appropriate strategy and policy responses.
• Respond to national, regional, and local consultations on housing-related issues.
• Undertake research, data collection, and analysis to inform housing needs assessments and provide an evidence base for strategy and policy development.
• Lead engagement and co‑production with people with lived experience and key stakeholders to inform and strengthen strategic housing plans.
• Work closely with key information holders to ensure statutory statistical returns are prepared and submitted accurately and within required timescales to relevant government departments.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.