Strategy, Policy and Data Officer - Housing

Ipswich Borough Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich Borough Council is seeking a Strategy, Policy and Data Officer to lead Housing policy implementation. With a salary range of £37,938 - £39,513, the role offers personal and professional development opportunities and a hybrid working model. Join a dynamic team in improving local housing services.

Benefits

Generous holiday and sick pay

Subsidised parking

Public transport discounts

Free swimming and gym membership

Flexible working opportunities

Career average pension scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence of skills within data capture, analysis, and interpretation.
• Competence to work with varied stakeholders suggests strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead implementation of Housing policies and strategies.
• Utilize data insights and emerging trends for reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Planning

Document management

Presentation skills

Job description

• Ipswich Borough Council
• Address:Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DE
• Salary:£37,938 - £39,513 per annum
• Hours:37 hours per week, Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends when required.
• Contract:Permanent
• Reference: 0247

Working with a variety of officers and managers across Housing services, you will support, plan and lead the implementation of Housing policies and strategies plus their review, supported by data, legislative and industry trends.

You will gain advantage if you can evidence appropriate skills within data capture, analysis and interpretation. Data insight, utilising emerging trends and measurement tools will support not just business development but also reporting to internal stakeholders and governing agencies such as Regulators and Housing Ombudsmen.

It is essential that theStrategy, Policy and Data Officerhas excellent planning, document management and presentation skills. The ability to research and problem solve housing business development needs will be a clear advantage. We are looking for the competence to work both alone and with a broad stakeholder mix including the awareness of different communication styles and timings.

This is a hybrid working role (a minimum of 1 days per week working in the office, more as and when required).

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information

For more information about this role please contactAdam Keer(he/ him) on01473 433510or via [e-mail].

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role:Job Description and Person Specification(pdf)

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications

Please note CVs are not accepted.

How to apply

Apply online atHome - Ambition Ipswichwhere you can complete the online application form for this vacancy.

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