Overview
You will be responsible for liaising with partners both internal and external, contractors, Registered Providers, residents, private landlords and property owners to improve stock in the private sector through a number of regeneration activities, partnership working, property improvement, management practices and bringing empty properties back into use. You will provide assistance and support within area-based regeneration initiatives in identified areas and linked to the wider economic regeneration of County Durham. You will have direct line management responsibilities for a team of Housing Project Officers and Housing Project Support Officers and will deputise for the Team Leader as required.
Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced housing professional to lead and manage a team responsible for regeneration initiatives to bring empty properties back into use. You will have good negotiation skills and the ability to adopt a strategic view and relate strategy to action including enforcement where needed, to deliver on the Council\'s objective to bring long term empty properties back into use.
Qualifications
* NVQ L3 or equivalent in a Housing Related Subject
* Formal HHSRS qualification
* Experience of delivering private sector housing interventions
* Experience of bringing empty homes back into use
* Experience of liaising with private landlords and owners
Benefits
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years\' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us)
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
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