Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £27.88 - £31.39
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.
Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.
Job Details
Managing and leading on the collection of housing stock data and the subsequent planning of work programmes and monitoring of such to ensure the Council meets its housing asset related duties within prescribed timescales, as required by the Scottish Housing Regulator, related legislation and Council policies.
Managing the HRA capital modernisation budget including monitoring and reporting on programme performance, liaising with Finance and Strategic Investment colleagues as required.
Managing and leading on the Council’s housing investment and modernisation programmes, such as Area Based Schemes (EES:ABS) and other mixed tenure energy efficiency / housing retrofit projects ensuring a consistent high level of customer service to tenants and residents and an approach to delivery that maximises funding opportunities as well as integration with the wider housing division.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘ East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Educated to Degree Level in Housing, Surveying, ‘hard’ Facilities Management or related subject and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through substantial relevant experience which will include extensive technical and specialist knowledge across housing legislation, planning, property, building and procurement.
Driving Licence A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.
Disclosure
The preferred candidate for this position may be subject to a Basic Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note:
If a Disclosure check is required and you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
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