At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise housing services and develop strategies for quality service delivery.
- Company: Fife Council, dedicated to improving community living standards.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, employee discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on community improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by ensuring access to quality housing.
- Qualifications: SCQF Level 8 education or equivalent in Housing or relevant field.
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 21 September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC8 £43,437.09 - £47,604.34
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Location: Segal House, Dunfermline
Supporting Statement: As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.
Job Details: Good housing impacts on many aspects of our daily lives. It encourages a sense of community, helps economies to thrive, and creates an environment people want to protect. We need you to help us meet our aim to provide everyone with access to good quality, affordable decent housing by:
- Fulfilling a general supervisory role across the Council’s Housing Service.
- Monitoring the delivery and sustainability of specific areas of service as required.
- Contributing to the preparation, implementation and review of housing policy as a key part of Housing Services.
As a Lead Officer, you will supervise work that delivers on improved services. You will be responsible for:
- Supervising the delivery of a particular aspect of the service by contributing to the development of strategies and practices which support the Service’s aims and values, all in accordance with appropriate policies and guidance.
- Assisting the Housing Managers in developing and realising the full potential of employees through effective objective setting, performance management and skills development, ensuring high standards of service delivery and effective use of resources across all areas of the service.
- Implementing effective means of communication and problem solving, ensuring that all results are analysed and applied to promote and maintain high standards of service delivery.
- Promoting effective partnerships, working across the Service and with partner services and organisations, ensuring a shared understanding and commitment to quality service delivery.
The Person: The job requires a breadth and depth of knowledge including both specialist and organisational knowledge and relevant theory. This knowledge is normally acquired through education, professional or vocational qualification, on or off-the-job training and relevant work experience. The minimum qualifications required would be educated to SCQF Level 8 which includes HND or SVQ level 4 or equivalent in Housing or relevant recognised professional qualification.
Further Information: Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria. How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
For further information please contact: Lynne Johnston, Housing Manager - Lynne.johnston@fife.gov.uk
Lead Officer - Housing Services in Dunfermline employer: Fife Council
Fife Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a flexible 36-hour working week, generous leave entitlements, and opportunities for hybrid working, employees can achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects within the community. The council is committed to continuous improvement and provides ample career development opportunities, making it an ideal place for MRICS qualified Chartered Surveyors to thrive.
