Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Affordable Housing Team as an Affordable Housing Development Officer. This new post focuses on working collaboratively with Moray Council to develop and implement an Empty Homes Strategy for the Moray Council area.
A key priority for the Scottish Government is to bring empty homes back into use to tackle housing shortages across the country. Empty homes are seen as a wasted resource, and Empty Homes Officers can provide advice and assistance to help owners increase standards and bring them back into use. An increase in housing stock will help address child poverty, one of the Scottish Government's Four Missions. Returning empty homes to use allows residents to remain in their communities and supports local businesses to attract employees.
Aberdeenshire Council's Empty Homes process has been recognized as highly effective by the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP). This role provides an opportunity to work collaboratively and develop a framework for Moray Council, aligning with Aberdeenshire Council's process. With support and existing knowledge from colleagues, this position offers a chance to shape empty homes initiatives, creating synergies, resilience, and economies of scale.
Responsibilities include:
1. Develop and implement an empty homes process in line with the Local Housing Strategy for Moray Council.
2. Coordinate and monitor the empty homes caseload.
3. Lead contact with all empty home owners in the Moray area to provide advice and guidance on bringing properties back into use.
4. Support the Council's proactive approach to empty homes and raise awareness both internally and publicly.
5. Propose evidence-based solutions using local data and best practices.
6. Attend steering group meetings to provide progress updates.
7. Collect and report on Key Performance Indicators.
This is a fixed-term position until 1 September 2027.
For informal inquiries, please contact Elaine Reid at 01467 538965.
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Requirements
This post requires a Disclosure Scotland Check. A confirmed offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory check outcome.
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