Strategic Policy Officer: Empty Homes Initiative

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary Sacrifice AVC

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a Strategy and Policy Officer to focus on bringing empty homes back into use. This job share post requires collaborative working to deliver ongoing development, implementation and review of the council’s empty homes service across South Lanarkshire.

You will build multi-agency partnerships, engage with private property owners, and communicate effectively while managing a varied workload.

Qualifications

• Drive to develop multi-agency partnerships and engage with varied stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible in approach and able to manage multiple cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review the council's empty homes strategy and delivery across South Lanarkshire.
• Foster multi-agency partnerships and engage with private sector housing owners.
• Effectively manage a workload of cases requiring relationship building and trust.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a Strategy and Policy Officer to focus on bringing empty homes back into use. This job share post requires collaborative working to deliver ongoing development, implementation and review of the council’s empty homes service across South Lanarkshire.

You will build multi-agency partnerships, engage with private property owners, and communicate effectively while managing a varied workload.