5 Months Contract with a local authority
Umbrella Rate: £199.31 per hour/day umbrella
Summary
- We are seeking a professional to support the development, consultation, and delivery of the Housing Strategy, Supported Housing Strategy, and homelessness/rough sleeper action plans. You will work alongside officers and appointed consultants to ensure key strategy documents are delivered.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development, production, and implementation of housing-related strategies, sub-strategies, and action plans.
- Ensure homelessness prevention and affordable housing remain core strategic elements.
- Arrange and facilitate consultation sessions with a wide range of organisations, members, and residents.
- Lead the preparation of relevant reports and documents to facilitate consultation and Council decision-making processes.
- Collate, interpret, and report relevant data sets to develop required evidence bases for strategy delivery.
- Contribute to drafting action plans and arrange working groups/meetings to progress and monitor actions.
- Ensure public and website information is kept up to date.
Experience
- Experience in housing strategy development, homelessness prevention, or affordable housing initiatives.
- Experience arranging and facilitating consultations with stakeholders, public bodies, and residents.
- Proven track record of collating, interpreting, and reporting data to form evidence bases.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 21 hours per week.
- This is an onsite role in Kingston.
- Working pattern: typically 2 days in office, 1 day in office, will vary during statutory consultation period
- The role could extend to 6-9 months.
- We work on a biweekly payment schedule.
Housing Strategy Officer in Kingston upon Thames employer: Civic Recruitment Limited
Civic Recruitment Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises meaningful impact in the community, particularly for children and families. With a strong commitment to professional development and a collaborative work culture, employees are empowered to drive positive change while enjoying the benefits of flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment in Ipswich. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead significant projects that align with national reforms, making a real difference in the lives of those served.
