Private Sector Housing Projecr Manager

ob Description Project Officer 

Location: based at home 

Summary 

About the role: 

To help deliver the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund ‘Intelligence Support for Private Sector Housing Teams in England’ project – to encourage collaboration and intelligence sharing between housing authorities in England. 

About you: 

You will be a motivated team player with relevant experience of regulatory work, 

intelligence handling and/or a local authority private sector housing team. You will have experience of delivering projects and encouraging collaboration between local authorities or other organisations. 

What you will do: 

Work with colleagues in the team to deliver the project by building relationships with local authority housing teams in regional areas of England to support the sharing of information and intelligence with other housing authorities. 

Your responsibilities will be: 

Work with team colleagues to develop and produce a project plan in line with that set out in the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund application.  

Develop a working knowledge of the National Trading Standards Intelligence Operating Model and regional/national intelligence structures and use this as a basis for delivering the project. 

Develop and maintain contacts with local Housing and Environmental Health authorities within a local authority region in England. 

Liaise and work with private sector housing and associated teams in a specified region on an ongoing basis to encourage, support and deliver the aims of the project. 

Work with project team colleagues to share good practice and ensure consistency of approach to collaboration between housing teams in the respective regions and with other housing teams across England and other stakeholders such as Police and Trading Standards. 

Represent and promote the work of the project in the media and at events around the country and within the region. 

Explore legacy opportunities for the project, including options for sustainability after the end of the project  

Work with the team managers to ensure that the project is meeting its strategic objectives. 

Contribute to the development of policy and guidance for the project and assist with production of reports as required. 

This role does not require access to Police related systems and is therefore not subject to a NPPV check. 

Health and Safety Statement: 

To co-operate with their employer and follow health and safety advice and 

instructions. 

Equalities Statement: 

To abide by the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the Council’s Equalities Policy. 

Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Manager from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the ‘Principal Responsibilities of the Job’. 

Person Specification 

Experience 

Essential 

Experience of working in a relevant enforcement or intelligence environment 

Will have delivered projects at a local or regional level. 

Experience of collaboration between organisations at a local or regional level 

Knowledge 

Essential 

An understanding of statutory and regulatory controls undertaken by private sector housing and/or Trading Standards & Environmental Health authorities 

An understanding of the Intelligence Operating Model and how it applies to local authority enforcement work 

Desirable 

Be aware of the current challenges facing local authorities in the UK. 

Qualifications and Training 

Essential 

Qualification at level 5 or above in a related discipline or hold a professional qualification at a similar level/ previous experience in a similar role 

Project or programme change management qualification or to be obtained within an agreed period 

Desirable 

Relevant regulatory qualification 

Personal Qualities 

Essential 

Shall be honest, reliable and committed. 

Show qualities in innovation and determination. 

Demonstrate the ability to work in a sensitive and sometimes stressful environment under pressure 

Be creative, dynamic and forward thinking in their approach to work. 

Be confident and capable of delivering presentations to a range of audiences. 

Skills 

Essential 

Will have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. 

Competent in the use IT systems, including Microsoft 365 and database applications 

Be a good communicator both orally and in writing. 

Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. 

Other Requirements 

Essential 

Strong commitment to local government and the concept of public service 

Possess a current, valid driving licence and have the ability to travel around the country, including overnight stays. 

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. 

Our values: 

Professional 

Whatever role we play in the council, we act with professionalism and integrity. 

Positive 

We take a positive attitude in all we do. 

Progressive 

We take a proactive and responsible approach to planning for the future. 

Open 

We keep each other informed, share knowledge and act with honesty and integrity. 

Collaborative 

We work constructively and willingly on joint initiatives.