Housing Policy Officer

Adecco are seeking a highly experienced Housing Policy Officer to join an East-London Local Authority on an interim basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting policies, producing and monitoring strategies, and delivering effective procedures for service areas with a particular focus on Housing Management such as ASB policies and how estates are looked after.

• Housing Policy Officer
• Public Sector - Local Authority
• Temporary Role - initially 3 months with strong likelihood of being extended up to 12 - 18 months
• Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
• 300 per day Umbrella
• Flexible working - 2 to 4 days per week in office
• ASAP start

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft policies, produce and monitor strategies, and deliver effective procedures for service areas.
• Liaise across services and with external stakeholders such as residents, the voluntary sector, and organizations including the Housing Ombudsman and Regulator of Social Housing.
• Monitor and improve services as part of the work of the Housing Strategy and Partnerships team.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of legislation, government directives, professional advice, and guidance on good practice from other authorities and agencies.
• Develop effective policies that consider current housing policy, legislation, regulatory guidance, feedback, and learning from residents and their service experience, and best practice.
• Review and update existing policies with council colleagues.
• Develop operational procedures that align with the Council's policies.
• Implement the roll-out of updated or new policies and procedures to Housing staff and other council colleagues.
• Coordinate feedback on draft policies, procedures, and strategies from senior officers and ensure work is approved according to the Council's governance arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with the new national regulatory regime.
• Develop and deliver responses to regulatory judgments, including reviewing and producing commentary and analysis for governance reports and regulatory submissions.
• Draft and coordinate responses to significant policy consultations.

Job Context:

• The post holder reports to the Housing Strategy Manager.
• No line management responsibility unless dictated by the demands of the service.
• No budget responsibility unless dictated by the demands of the service.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive experience in housing management.
• Strong understanding of housing policy, legislation, and regulatory guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively across departments.
• Proven track record of producing high-quality written reports.

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