Private Rented Sector Development Officer

Job Details

Grade: 8A
Hourly Rate: £17.70 - £19.21
Salary: £32,303.92 - £35,059.67 pro rata per annum
Contract Duration: Temporary until 12/03/2025

Interviews for this post will take place on 23/02/2023

Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

 

Role Purpose

As the Private Sector Development Officer you will help to embed homelessness prevention principles in the private rented sector in Scottish Borders by taking forward the private sector elements of the Scottish Borders Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan.

You will develop and implement key policies in relation to the Private Rented Sector aimed at preventing or alleviating homelessness within Scottish Borders. This includes research, analysis, development, consultation, reporting and seeking agreement from senior management and members.

You will resolve complex problems and provide advice and support to all staff who provide Housing Options Advice and support including legislative, systems and procedural matters.

You will need a pragmatic “can do” attitude and be empathetic and supportive but also demonstrate a robust approach to effect change.

Travel across the Borders may be required on occasion and pool cars are provided.

Essential

HND level qualification or equivalent in a relevant area or
Demonstrable relevant experience

 A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Jordan Manning by telephone on 01896 661385 or by email at jmanning@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.  In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post.  All appointments will be made on merit.