At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in housing service provision and support community safety initiatives.
- Company: Join North Lanarkshire Council, a leader in local authority regeneration.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to supporting care-experienced individuals.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: SVQ level 3/HNC or equivalent with experience in housing management.
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 Enterprise and Communities 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.
Based within the Community Safety Unit, you will be operationally responsible for assisting the Housing Service Manager in service provision and advice to a wide client group including tenants from local authorities, Registered Social Landlords, and homeowners in relation to estate management, rent arrears prevention and recovery, dealing with anti-social behaviour, homelessness and allocations enquiries and related administrative functions within your area of work. You will also be operationally responsible for a range of regulated services including sheltered housing, temporary accommodation and housing support. You will also deputise for the Housing Service Manager as required.
Educated to SVQ level 3 / HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline with extended experience, which includes the management/monitoring of budgets, is essential. Experience of staff supervision, managing and reviewing performance to achieve agreed objectives, managing employees and processes as well as experience of service development are also essential. You must have a sound knowledge of housing related legislation together with experience and knowledge of resident consultation and promoting resident and community activities. IT and report writing skills are also essential for this post.
All candidates will be subject to Disclosure and non-police personnel vetting as part of the pre-employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to obtain an SIA Licence, this will be arranged shortly after commencement in post. This is a temporary position until 31 December 2026.
Work pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday - Thursday: 08:45 - 16:45 (including a 55 minute unpaid break) Friday: 08:45 - 16:15 (including a 50 minute unpaid break).
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 (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure 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. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security.
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Housing Coordinator (Temporary) - REQ06223 - 477601 employer: North Lanarkshire Council
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 roles while contributing to the community's regeneration efforts. Join us in making North Lanarkshire a vibrant place to live, learn, and work.
