Job Details Grade: 10A Hourly Rate: £28.21 - £29.50 Salary: £51,499.80 - £53,854.05 per annum Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/12/2027 or until earlier return of post holder Hours: 35 hours per week Role Purpose We are looking for an exceptional leader to further develop our homelessness service in collaboration with strategic partners. The service is responsible for providing temporary accommodation to people assessed as homeless and in need of support. In meeting statutory and budgetary compliance there a requirement to work closely with social housing providers and other organisations. This is a high profile rewarding role offering an opportunity to develop and improve the service offered to those experiencing homelessness. Essential • Degree (or diploma) in a social science, public policy subject or related discipline • Membership of Chartered Institute of Housing A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Graham Jones at graham.jones@scotborders.gov.uk Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.