At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our New Build Team to deliver impactful housing projects from start to finish.
- Company: East Lothian Council, committed to high-quality housing and community development.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, home/hybrid working options, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time applications welcome; dynamic team environment with a focus on community needs.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through innovative housing solutions.
- Qualifications: Degree in Housing or Surveying, or equivalent experience; driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 22.76 - 25.36 £ per hour.
Hourly rate of pay: £22.76 - £25.36
Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday. Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable. To start asap. Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part-time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.
Are you passionate about delivering high quality housing that makes a real difference to people's lives? If so, we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and proactive Development Officer to join our New Build Team and play a key role in delivering our ambitious new build housing programme. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our new build programme as well as our adaptation and extension programme to help meet the needs of our communities.
As a Development Officer, you will support the team in delivering a diverse portfolio of housing projects from inception to completion. You will work closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors and other partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration: Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. Please Note: All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.
Job Details: Assist in the delivery of an effective and efficient new build affordable housing programme in accordance with the Council’s policies and plans with a commitment to achieve best value. 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 or equivalent in relevant discipline (e.g. Housing or Surveying) and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
- Driving Licence: As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
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