Job Description

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THIS ROLE IS A FOR A FIXED TERM OF UP TO 12 MONTHS INITIALLY, WHICH MAY BECOME PERMANENT AT A LATER STAGE IF BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS EXIST.
BAND: 6
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting directly to the Housing Policy Manager or the Housing Information and Tenancies Manager, the Assistant Principal Officer will provide detailed functional and assurance-related support in the development and delivery of a number of strands relating to Housing Services in the area of Housing Policy, Information and Tenancies.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. i) Hold a degree level qualification (level 6*) or equivalent AND have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a policy development, customer service or assurance environment
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ii) Hold a level 5* qualification in Housing AND have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a policy development, customer service or assurance environment
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iii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development or experiential learning AND have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in a policy development, customer service or assurance environment
*Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.
Candidates unable to use the on-line form can request a manual application form, by emailing recruit@nihe.gov.uk quoting the particular Job Title and Reference Number. Please note that if the candidate uses this method, it is their responsibility to ensure we receive their application by the allocated closing date and time. Guidance on the completion and return of applications is included in the Candidate Guidelines on the job related documents. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive have a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be made available on request.
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.
The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.

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