Role of the Job
Northumberland County Council Strategic Housing Service is looking to recruit an exciting new role for the council. As the Hirst Strategic Lead, you will be accountable to an advisory board of key stakeholders in the Hirst, leading on the delivery of the Hirst Masterplan. You'll be building and maintaining strategic partnerships across the Hirst area of Ashington. Responsible for a community-led housing renewal programme and acquiring funding for the delivery of the Masterplan, you will be pivotal to the success of this hugely ambitious new scheme. You'll be responsible for one member of staff who will be working with the community as the plan develops.
You will be hybrid working with bases in the Hirst, County Hall and the opportunity to work some of the time from home.
This is a three-year fixed term contract, with the opportunity to extend, should funding generation allow. The post has a Band 10, starting salary of £47,420
This post is co-funded by Northumberland County Council, Bernica and Advance Northumberland
Requirements of the Job
If you have a sound working knowledge of large-scale housing renewal, community development and capital funding acquisition process along with a positive attitude and a wish to seek and deliver solutions, then we would like to hear from you.
We require;
- An enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated individual.
- You should be able to work under your own initiative and effectively in partnership with colleagues, residents, landlords, Elected Members, Parish Councils and other stakeholders in order to drive the delivery of the Hirst Masterplan.
- Hold a current and valid UK driving license to be able to meet the requirements of the role which will include external and site meetings.
- Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
- Degree level or equivalent standard of general education.
- Thorough understanding of asset-based community development.
- Relevant professional qualification
- Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, policy and professional best practice in housing regeneration
- Working knowledge of alternative governance arrangements (and their implications) and funding options available for regeneration purposes and evidence of successfully applying this knowledge
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Knowledge and understanding of the main health inequalities in Northumberland and the social determinants of health
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a participative assessment centre for review, and if successful will be invited to return for an in-depth interview.
You will need to prove your right to work in the UK to NCC before you start working for us.
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Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- Car leasing scheme
Please visit our website for more information regarding our benefits.
Further information
Please note that this is a fixed term position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.