Team Leader - Housing Strategy, Pullar House, Perth - PKC13241

Perth and Kinross Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a Team Leader for Housing Strategy to lead the delivery of the Local Housing Strategy and manage the Affordable Housing Investment Programme. Candidates should have substantial experience in housing strategy and development, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in housing strategy and housing development.
• Ability to assess and analyze complex information.
• A valid driving license is required to travel across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team focused on delivering the Local Housing Strategy.
• Manage the Affordable Housing Investment Programme.
• Provide high-level policy advice to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Planning and organisational skills

Education

Degree or diploma in a related subject

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it\'s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Team Leader, Housing Strategy - PKC13241
£54,434 - £58,601
Pullar House, Perth

You will lead a team focused on delivery of the Local Housing Strategy 2022-27 and the update which is due to commence plus the Council\'s Strategic Housing Investment Plan.

You will lead on the management of the Affordable Housing Investment Programme working with partners and across Council teams to direct investment in affordable housing to meet housing priorities identified across Perth and Kinross and help deliver over 210 new affordable homes a year. This includes the identification of sites, community consultation and opportunities to facilitate a new build programme for the Council of 80 houses per year.

In addition to the core deliverables above the post holder will be expected to:

• Provide high-level, broad-ranging policy advice on complex issues to the senior management team and prepare responses to national and local policy consultation papers.
• Be responsible for personnel matters including ensuring adherence to HR policies and encouraging and supporting staff development.
• Provide leadership and support to members of the team in carrying out their duties and taking forward their work.

Perth and Kinross is at the heart of Scotland and, as well as being a beautiful area with easy connections to all points north, west, east and south, holds ambitious plans for sustainable economic growth. You\'ll benefit from hybrid working arrangements, excellent annual leave entitlements, annual leave purchase scheme, pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, car lease scheme and many other employee benefits including cycle to work scheme and staff wellbeing support.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for someone that is keen to continue delivering against a key policy, the Local Housing Strategy but also to be involved in housing development through working with RSL\'s and as part of the Council\'s new build programme.

You will hold a degree and/or a diploma/relevant professional qualification in a related subject.

You will have substantial experience in housing strategy and housing development. Planning and organisational skills to lead others to develop and implement strategic plans and policy are key.

You will have analytical skills and understanding to assess and analyse complex information and develop strategies.

Your ability to represent the Council in an external environment and to communicate effectively to stakeholders will be critical.

You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here\'s what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Nicola Sworowski on 01738 477954 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.