Policy and Strategy Officer - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Ipswich Borough Council

Ipswich Borough Council

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ipswich Borough Council, Ipswich,:

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Policy and Strategy Officer:

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£34,723 - £36,298 per annum:

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Full Time:

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Post 1: Permanent:

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Post 2: 2 year Fixed Term:

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Reference: 0147

Undertake the review and development of Housing Strategy and Policy helping to ensure that the housing needs of the Borough are assessed.

Working from home and Grafton House in Ipswich you will assist in the review of policy and procedures, provide briefing papers on key housing issues, and liaise with developers regarding the need for them to provide affordable housing.

In the fixed term post you will help to ensure that Ipswich Borough Council are both effective and compliant with regards to the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 in addition to any other legislation that formulates regulatory requirements to be met.

You will provide clear policy structure and guidance to the management team whilst ensuring that they compliment the high level of service we provide for Ipswich Tenants.

You will:

- be educated to A level or equivalent standard
- understand housing and experience of policy work

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the Council's Housing Strategy over the next five years.

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

The selection process will be an interview including a presentation on 18 August 2023.

The assessment interview process will be carried out remotely via Skype for Business, Microsoft teams or in person.

**Closing date: 9 August 2023