Strategic Housing Policy Manager Ref: 18-24

Salary: Grade 6, £41,766 - £48,314 per annum (pay award pending)
Hours: Full time, 37 per week
Basis: Permanent
Place of Work: Dereham/remote-enabled and travel throughout the district

Breckland Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential services that make a real difference to those that live, work, and visit the district. Our approach is to lead change rather than follow it, and to add the best value we can to our communities. We achieve this by developing our employees to their full potential, providing them with the relevant knowledge, equipment, and authority to carry out their duties.

We currently have an opportunity to join our Economy and Growth team as a Strategic Housing Policy Manager.

Your Role:

You will perform a key role in helping the Council to tackle the current housing crisis locally through effective collaboration aimed at accomplishing the priorities set out within the Council's Housing Strategy, as follows:

A.    Increase the supply and diversity of affordable housing to ensure the right types of housing are available in the right places;

B.    Improve the quality and sustainability of homes in the private rented sector, building thriving and healthy communities across Breckland;

C.    Make better use of existing homes across the district; and

D.    Support vulnerable residents to access suitable homes and have housing choices.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Perform a lead role in implementing our new housing strategy and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to do so.
• Provide key subject matter input and advice to relevant parts of the council in all matters relating to strategic housing.
• Work positively, efficiently, and collaboratively with partner organisations for the mutual benefit and delivery of outcomes required by the Councils' corporate priorities.
• Guide, advise, support, and supervise the work of other team members as appropriate.

About you:

The type of person that you are, and your attitude is just as important to us as your work experience.  If you're passionate about housing and making sure people have quality places to live; and interested in proactively driving forward new approaches to housing enablement; someone who cares about making a real impact in housing delivery; we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a similar role, as well as relevant qualifications and an ability to explain complex legislation in a clear and precise way. You will be an innovative and creative person who is comfortable and confident in taking lead responsibility for complex matters and passionate about providing the best possible outcomes for our residents. The post holder will progress projects at pace, despite there being challenges along the way. You will have experience of working in partnership to achieve common goals and a track record of delivering successful outcomes.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all off the essential requirements, do please get in touch as we would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

What we do matters, but how we do it does too. You will be expected to work in line with our shared attitudes, values and behaviours when working with colleagues, partners and communities:

Collaborative -You encourage individuals and teams to work, learn and deliver together. You make sure people feel trusted, valued, informed and supported.

Ambitious - You act as a role model, leading by example: motivating, influencing and inspiring others. You actively encourage innovation, are motivational, and drive positivity.

Results Driven -Your team are clear on what they need to achieve and how their work fits into the Corporate Plan. You recognise good performance and take the time to celebrate achievements.

Empowering - You make sure individuals have control and a sense of purpose about their work. You empower everyone to work in the most effective way.

Supportive -You create an environment where individuals feel heard, included and valued. You promote and regularly check on individual's mental health and wellbeing.

For more information

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Stephen Scowen, Strategic Growth Manager, on 01362 656345 or 07826 901996. Alternatively, you can email stephen.scowen@breckland.gov.uk