Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Planning Officer - Craigavon
NI Housing Executive is one of the largest housing bodies in the UK. NI Housing Executive are a flexible and inclusive employer offering great career pathways, enabling you to reach your full potential.
About the role:
* Hourly Rate: £14.91 per hour
* Location: Craigavon
* Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
* Holidays: 35 days pro rata
* Duration: Temporary, ongoing
* Please note closing date for this vacancy is 17th October 2024 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
Duties include:
* To support the Social Housing Development Programme by identifying and supporting schemes in areas of Housing Need.
* To undertake land asset activity, with an emphasis on evaluation, broader estate studies, support for Transfer Schemes and related planning applications.
* To assist in housing led regeneration and provide a local enabling role to support delivery of new housing development including mixed-use and mixed tenure neighbourhood.
* To undertake Site Identification Studies and Feasibility Studies in areas of high housing demand and rural areas identified for unmet need.
* To provide town planning advice to the Housing Executive.
* To complete Housing Market Analysis and Housing Need Statements.
* To ensure the annual production of Housing Investment Plans.
* To liaise with local stakeholders to ensure holistic delivery of housing-led regeneration programmes.
Criteria :
* Hold an RTPI accredited planning qualification, OR an equivalent which is accredited by an appropriate professionally recognised organisation e.g. IPI or RICS (P&D).
* Demonstrate at least one years' relevant experience of working in a planning/regeneration environment.
* Demonstrate experience in at least 2 of the following -
* (1) the delivery and participation of community led regeneration
* (2)site identification and site assessment
* (3)Land asset management
* (4)GIS and demonstration of proficiency in the use of GIS for planning projects
* Possess a full current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport that will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.
* As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
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