At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business development and support housing services through analysis and performance management.
- Company: Join North Lanarkshire Council, a leader in community regeneration and economic growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, flexible working, and a comprehensive learning academy.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for care-experienced individuals and veterans.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in relevant field with experience in housing or business.
This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers only. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.
North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Housing service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.
As a Business Development Officer, you will be an integral part of developing services through:
- Performance management (including assistance in budget monitoring and production of financial reports)
- The production and submission of regulatory returns
- Trend analysis
- Developing, auditing and evolving operational procedures
- Implementation of the replacement Housing & Asset Management system
- Procurement and management of operational service contracts
You should be educated to degree/SVQ level 4/HND level or equivalent in a relevant discipline with moderate relevant experience in a housing, quality, finance or business based environment. You should be committed to customer care, have the ability to work to tight deadlines, work as part of a diverse team and manage your own varied workload. You should be IT literate, have experience of auditing and leading service review activity, have strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills along with high personal drive and motivation to deliver business solutions to meet the council’s priority outcomes.
A housing, business, finance or quality qualification, experience of developing public services and resident consultation are desirable.
1 temporary post is for an 18 month period and the other is until end of March 2027.
Work Pattern - 35 Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 8:45am - 4:45pm (including a 55 minute unpaid break)
- Friday: 8:45am - 4:15pm (including a 50 minute unpaid break)
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you.
We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live.
To find out more about the application process, please refer to our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process.
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.
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North Lanarkshire Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, flexible working options, and access to extensive learning and development opportunities through LearnNL, employees are empowered to thrive in their careers while contributing to the community's regeneration efforts. Located in Motherwell, the council is committed to creating a vibrant place to live and work, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
