Principal Housing Delivery Officer

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We are an Accredited employer under the , demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace. Come join us and be part of our success. The post will be based within the Strategic Housing team which is responsible for homelessness, allocations, housing assistance, affordable warmth, affordable homes development and housing intelligence. You will be responsible for developing housing strategy and policy as well as supporting the operational housing functions which include housing allocation, homelessness and housing renewal. You will have:

• experience of working as part of a team and a track record of working independently to achieve service objectives within agreed timescales.
• a commitment to developing their knowledge and experience to enable them to effectively meet service objectives.
• Educated to degree level and/or an equivalent qualification in housing, or demonstrate suitable professional experience.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time. There is a requirement for you to attend your work base at least two day's per week but this may be more subject to work priorities. We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce. Please note sponsorship is not available for this role. See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC . We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.