AdvertEDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSINGCommunity Learning, Leisure and Housing Team Manager (Housing Strategy, Development and Data) 35 hours per weekPermanent£44, - £47, / £24.42 - £25.89 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) We are looking for an adaptable, experienced individual to take up the position of Team Manager (Housing Strategy, Development and Data) within the Education, Leisure and Housing Directorate.
The successful candidate will ensure efficient and effective operation of matters relating to the development of housing infrastructure and data control across the Directorate and contribute to the management and coordination of strategy, policy and planning.
You will be the operational lead for the Local Housing Strategy and the Strategic Housing Investment Plan and take responsibility for a range of strategic documents including the Asset Management and Fuel Poverty Strategies.
In addition, you will provide direct support to Service Managers on several data-driven, Directorate-wide performance management and planning functions and will play a key role in preparing responses to complaints and requests for information.
Applicants should be data literate; familiar with housing and homelessness legislation, effective in partnership and collaborative working; able to lead, inspire and manage colleagues; and be recognised as confident, clear communicators.
You should hold a qualification at SCQF 8/9 i.e.
SVQ4, HND, General Degree, Higher Apprenticeship, Technical Apprenticeship or, where this is not held, have a minimum of 5 years previous relevant experience, as detailed in the experience section of this person specification You should also hold a Chartered Institute of Housing Level 4 Certificate in Housing or equivalent level Housing qualification which would be accepted for Membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing or be prepared to achieve this within 3 years of appointment.
You must also hold a Professional Development Award in Housing Law for Advisors at Level 7 or be prepared to complete this at next intake following recruitment.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting David Brown, Service Manager (Resources) by telephone on extension , or by email on .
It is anticipated that interviews will take place in week commencing 16 December Closing Date: Sunday 1 December Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.