Job Description

To assist in the delivery of strategic planning, commissioning and enabling for all aspects of Strategic Housing, though the provision of performance management, project and process management, business management and research assistance to the team.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Ellesmere Port

Job Category

Property

Grade

CWAC NJC - Grade 5

Salary Min

25,989 per annum

Salary Max

28,142 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Contract Duration

14 Months

Closing Date

28/11/2025

Ref No

W4242

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Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.



An opportunity has arisen for a Housing Policy Assistant to be employed for a 14 month period in the Strategic Housing Programme Team. You will support the team in the delivery of new homes, together with enabling and allocation of affordable homes.



You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the team, as well as operating management information systems for the collation and monitoring of statistical analysis reports. You will also be responsible for assessing low cost home ownership applications, as well as responding to customer enquiries to aid the effective delivery of affordable housing across the borough.



You will possess excellent customer service and organisational skills, together with experience of monitoring statistics and interpreting data, have an understanding of housing need and be fully computer literate with a working knowledge of appropriate computer applications.



If you think you have what it takes to undertake this challenging yet exciting role, then please ensure you complete an application.



If you wish to speak to someone about the role before submitting an application, please contact Rachel.Rens@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk to schedule a phone call.



To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk



No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!



Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.



Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of 12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.



For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.