Temporary Housing Strategy Officer

What's involved with this role

Triumph Consultants are looking for a Temporary Housing Strategy Officer to lead the development of the Council’s Supported Housing Strategy, undertaking research, data analysis, needs assessments and stakeholder consultation. The role will produce the supporting evidence, action plan and Cabinet documentation required to progress the Strategy through the Council’s approval process. Contract is for 3 months in East Staffordshire.

Temporary Housing Strategy Officer

Pay Rate

£25.00 per hour PAYE

Hours per week

37, Monday – Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Contract length

3 Months

Location

Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1LS

Basic DBS required for this role

Key requirements

Ability to collect, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to assess current and future supported housing needs

Ability to research, interpret and evaluate relevant legislation, government policy, statutory guidance and best practice relating to supported housing

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and lead consultations, workshops and focus groups involving residents, providers and partner organisations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce strategies, Cabinet reports, briefings and evidence-based recommendations, and present findings to senior officers, elected Members and partner organisations

Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan work, monitor milestones and independently deliver key outputs within agreed timescales

Key responsibilities

To lead the preparation and development of the Council's Supported Housing Strategy.

To prepare and maintain a project plan to ensure delivery of all required outputs within the agreed timescale.

To collect, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data relating to supported housing need, housing demand, homelessness, health, care and support services, demographic trends and other relevant information.

To undertake an assessment of current and future supported housing needs within the Borough.

To review existing supported housing provision and identify gaps, opportunities and future requirements.

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East Staffordshire 5308996

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