Client Local Authority in Newham Job Title Housing Policy Officer Pay Rate £23.27 an hour PAYE/£30.38 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month contract Location HYBRID WORKING- Offcie based in Dockside,Newham 2-3 days a week Description The post holder will: 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 organisations including the Housing Ombudsman and Regulator of Social Housing. Monitor and improve services as part of the work of the Housing Strategy and Partnerships teamKey Tasks and Accountabilities: To co-ordinate feedback on draft policies and strategies from senior officers and, where appropriate, the Cabinet Portfolio Lead and Mayor, and ensure that work is approved according to the Council's governance arrangements To contribute to delivery of service and case reviews to facilitate service improvement across Housing. Draft Cabinet and committee reports as necessary. To review and produce commentary and analysis for directorate performance reports, and regulatory submissions. To draft and co-ordinate responses to significant policy consultationsKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of current policy issues affecting local authorities and social ho...