Housing Strategy Officer

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £21.14 - £23.56

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start 1st July 2025.

An opportunity has arisen within the Housing Strategy Team and we are looking for a highly motivated individual who can help in the implementation of our Local Housing Strategy, including the review, monitoring and updating of key policies and procedures with a commitment to achieving best value and meeting wider cross service outcomes. This opportunity has come at an exciting time with the Housing (Scotland) Bill moving through parliament as we enter the second year of implementing our Local Housing Strategy.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

To contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of housing, regeneration and energy efficiency policies and strategies, in accordance with relevant legislation, the Council’s Local Housing Strategy, housing policies and agreed standards and priorities, with a commitment to achieving best value and meeting cross service outcomes.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Degree Level Qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject, eg. Housing / Social Policy and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Evidence of a commitment to Continual Professional Development.

Level 1 Disclosure Clearance
This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.