Housing Policy and Procurement Officer

We're recruiting an experienced Housing Policy and Procurement Officer to support the development and delivery of housing strategy, policy and procurement activity within a busy local authority housing service.

This is a project-focused role supporting a wide range of housing initiatives including housing policy development, temporary accommodation provision, social housing development and commissioning activity. The successful candidate will work closely with senior housing strategy colleagues and external partners to help deliver key housing projects and ensure the council's housing policies remain robust, compliant and effective.

The Role
Support the delivery of a range of housing strategy and housing-related projects across the council.
Assist with the development and review of housing policies, procedures and strategies to ensure they remain legally compliant and effective.
Contribute to the commissioning and procurement of housing services and accommodation provision.
Support projects relating to temporary accommodation, modular housing, hostel provision and housing solutions for vulnerable groups including those fleeing domestic abuse and rough sleepers.
Assist in the design and development of accommodation solutions including traveller sites and temporary-to-permanent housing schemes.
Work collaboratively with housing associations, central government departments, voluntary sector partners and other local authorities.
Support contract management activity with external providers delivering housing-related services.
Assist with housing-related research, statistical returns and analysis to support service delivery and strategic planning.
Contribute to projects relating to IT systems, data management and service improvement within housing services.
Provide support to the Housing Strategy, Procurement and Inclusion Manager and senior strategy officers on key projects and initiatives.
Produce reports, research and briefing papers to support senior officers and decision-making processes.
Attend meetings, consultations and project workstreams as required.

Key Requirements
Experience working within a local authority, housing association, consultancy or housing-related organisation in a housing strategy, development or enabling role.
Good understanding of the social housing environment and the statutory duties of local authorities in relation to housing and homelessness.
Knowledge of housing legislation, policy and the wider housing agenda.
Experience supporting housing policy, strategy development or commissioning activity.
Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to produce clear reports and recommendations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure.
Good IT literacy and experience using data and reporting systems.
Educated to A-Level/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
A relevant professional qualification such as CIH membership is desirable.

What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing Strategy Officers, Policy Officers and Housing Development professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on(phone number removed).
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