Private Sector Housing Development ManagerJobsGoPublic

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Housing Solutions and Private Sector

Housing

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 13

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external

applicants.

About

us:

We

are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for

Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making,

protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing

inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the

city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the

highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our

compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent

City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most

valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600

employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our

organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are

proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in

an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality

services that our residents need.

Further

information on the Council and our directorates

The

Role:

Empty

homes represent a significant wasted resource at a time of genuine housing pressures

including rising numbers of homeless households and record numbers on council housing

waiting lists.

This

high-profile management role in the Council's private sector housing team

offers the opportunity for the right person to make a significant impact on the

lives of people affected by this and at the same time deliver a real

improvement to local communities blighted by empty homes. Managing a team of

dedicated officers and working closely with colleagues across the housing

service, community safety and police you will lead on initiatives to bring empty

homes back into use and support the acquisition of new homes using the full

range of the Council's powers. You will also lead on programmes to manage the

Council's portfolio of land acquired through previous housing programmes and

its gypsy and traveller’s site.

This

post would suit someone with previous management experience in a similar role

or someone looking to take the next steps in their management career.

For more information on the role, please contact the

Recruiting Manager Tom Jones,  [email protected]

Key

Responsibilities:

Lead

and manage a team responsible for bringing long-term empty homes back into ukase,

using a range of housing intervention and enforcement powers

Oversee

the acquisition of residential properties to support empty homes initiatives

and wider strategic housing programmes including temporary accommodation and

refugee resettlement schemes

Manage

housing clearance projects, compulsory purchase processes and the disposal of

Council owned land and property assets

Lead

enforcement activity to address neglected land and premises, ensuring

compliance and tackling issues that pose risks to public health, create nuisances

or attract pests

Ensure

services are delivered effectively, legally and in line with Council priorities,

contributing to improved housing outcomes and community wellbeing

About

You:

Previous

experience of leading teams to deliver challenging outcomes

An

awareness of the issues relating to empty homes and the powers to bring them

back into use

Be

a skilled negotiator who is able to foster good working partnerships, creating

interest in joint working and to generate investment

Able

to generate creative and innovative solutions to resolve challenges applicable

to the empty home’s agenda

Motivated,

self-starter, able to lead and inspire teams and deliver change

What

we offer:

A

competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

Hybrid

and flexible working options

An

excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

Professional

development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and

apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be

found here

Pre-Employment

Checks:

Any offer

of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required

pre-employment checks. These may include:

Right to

Work in the UK

Proof of

address

Satisfactory

references

Occupational

Health Clearance

Evidence of

professional qualifications or registrations

DBS check at

the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept

any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and

conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any

unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the

property of the Council.

Please note

that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the

organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive

priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council,

we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want

our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all

backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those

from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if

they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you

think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are

proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace

where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

To Apply

Please

create / log into your account and then click 'apply'.  If you have any queries or want an

application form in another format, please email [email protected]

or call us on 01782 238189.

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