Job Description

LOCATION:


Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5GD


SALARY:


54,434 - 58,601 per year


CONTRACT TYPE:


Permanent


POSITION TYPE:


Full Time


HOURS:


36 hours per week


WORK FROM HOME:


Hybrid



We currently have the following opportunity:



Team Leader, Housing Strategy - PKC13241

54,434 - 58,601

Pullar House, Perth



You will lead a team focused on delivery of the Local Housing Strategy 2022-27 and the update which is due to commence plus the Council's Strategic Housing Investment Plan.



You will lead on the management of the Affordable Housing Investment Programme working with partners and across Council teams to direct investment in affordable housing to meet housing priorities identified across Perth and Kinross and help deliver over 210 new affordable homes a year. This includes the identification of sites, community consultation and opportunities to facilitate a new build programme for the Council of 80 houses per year.



In addition to the core deliverables above the post holder will be expected to:


Provide high-level, broad-ranging policy advice on complex issues to the senior management team and prepare responses to national and local policy consultation papers. Be responsible for personnel matters including ensuring adherence to HR policies and encouraging and supporting staff development. Provide leadership and support to members of the team in carrying out their duties and taking forward their work.

Perth and Kinross is at the heart of Scotland and, as well as being a beautiful area with easy connections to all points north, west, east and south, holds ambitious plans for sustainable economic growth. You'll benefit from hybrid working arrangements, excellent annual leave entitlements, annual leave purchase scheme, pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, car lease scheme and many other employee benefits including cycle to work scheme and staff wellbeing support.

Skills & Experience Required

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We are looking for someone that is keen to continue delivering against a key policy, the Local Housing Strategy but also to be involved in housing development through working with RSL's and as part of the Council's new build programme.



You will hold a degree and/or a diploma/relevant professional qualification in a related subject.



You will have substantial experience in housing strategy and housing development. Planning and organisational skills to lead others to develop and implement strategic plans and policy are key.



You will have analytical skills and understanding to assess and analyse complex information and develop strategies.



Your ability to represent the Council in an external environment and to communicate effectively to stakeholders will be critical.



You must have a valid driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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Our

values and behaviours

influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our

values and behaviours

.