Housing and Regeneration Project Officer

Overview

Wakefield Council has a reputation for delivering effective private sector housing services and urban regeneration programmes. Here is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion to make a difference to join our Strategic Housing and Regeneration Service to support the delivery of these services.This fast-paced and varied role will deliver the Council''s private sector housing improvement and urban regeneration projects and programmes, helping to improve our areas and local housing conditions. This work is a key part of the Council''s strategic objectives in its Corporate Plan and Wakefield Housing Plan.Responsibilities

This role\''s duties may include:Investigating and responding to empty property complaintsUndertaking proactive work and supporting enforcement action to bring empty properties back in to useSupporting the administration and monitoring of large externally funded regeneration projects and programmesSupporting the delivery of regeneration projects, including liaising with partners and stakeholdersDelivering Wakefield Responsible Landlord Scheme property inspections and administrationQualifications

You will have experience of delivering projects, including administration using IT systems, and experience of working with the public and in partnerships within a small team. You will have the ability to work from your own initiative, prioritising and managing your own workload, as well as delivering excellent customer service and communication.Role details

This is a Strategic Housing and Regeneration split role reporting to the Housing and Neighbourhood Improvement Manager. It will involve a mix of office, site, and home working, and is based at Wakefield One offices in Wakefield city centre.Benefits

Generous Grade 7 salaryFlexible working hoursGenerous annual leave holiday plus up to 15 days/year flexi leave allowanceHybrid working - home and office basedExcellent local government pension schemeTraining opportunitiesDiscounted and subsidised public transportLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact

Mark Hooton .Tel:

07887 923541E-mail:

mhooton@wakefield.gov.ukTo apply please click the

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