Job reference REQ00000017735 Date posted 13/01/2025 Application closing date 02/02/2025 Location Blank Salary £27,711 - £28,624 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Location: Voreda House, Penrith; South Lakeland House, Kendal; or Barrow Town Hall
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 However, consideration will be given to part-time working, as well as agile working and working from home (subject to line manager’s agreement).
About this opportunity
The Housing Development Assistant role represents an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the Affordable Housing programme across Westmorland and Furness. The post-holder will provide administrative support and assistance to the Housing Development & Enabling Team; with a particular focus on:
* The administration of the Council’s low cost housing (discounted sale) scheme;
* Preparing local occupancy documentation in respect of the sale of former Local Authority houses;
* Maintaining the Council’s Affordable Housing Grants programme.
This is a varied and interesting role, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Who we are looking for…
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Housing Development & Enabling team, within the Thriving Communities directorate. The post is full-time working 37 hours per week; however, consideration will be given to part-time working, as well as agile working and working from home (subject to line manager’s agreement).
The post-holder will have strong customer service skills, and the ability to work to a high standard. Previous experience of delivering or supporting a customer-focused service delivery role would be desirable, and experience of working in a Housing-related environment would also be an advantage, although not essential.
You should be a team player but also able to organise your own workload and be committed to providing a high-quality service. You must have good written and oral communication skills and be competent in IT. You must have the ability to travel around Westmorland & Furness to attend meetings - a full UK driving licence with access to a car would therefore be an advantage.
You will be part of a flexible and responsive Housing Team where we work collaboratively to deliver our objectives.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please see our attachments.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 2nd February 2025
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
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At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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