Dec 2009 - Policy Officer, Housing - West Midlands Leaders Board

 
Policy Officer - Housing

Employer: West Midlands Leaders Board

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Leaders Board

Closing Date: 17/12/2009

Salary: £31,754 - £34,549 (Casual Car User allowance paid)

Hours: Temporary
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Job description

A maternity leave vacancy has arisen in the Housing Team. This Policy Officer post focuses upon,

• supporting the housing policy and related content of the new Regional Strategy, the Strategy for the West Midlands.
• Project manage key research items for the refreshed shared evidence base for the Regional Strategy
• Support Regional Homelessness work and other Vulnerable People groups
• Support Sub Regional Housing Partnerships and their delivery of Regional Strategy
• Prepare the Assembly’s response to Government regional and housing related consultations
• advise to Ministers on the use of Gypsies and Travellers sites grant (£2.5M anticipated next year) and taking through to the new Regional Strategy policies for the provision of pitches cross the Region.

A broad understanding of local authority and regional working is required as are good communication skills and ability to work under pressure. Cultural and political sensitivity are essential.

For further information contact Steve Forrest or Emma Kiteley on 0121 678 1064/1037.
Under the provisions of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, the WMRA be replaced by new regional arrangements after March 2010. Continuity of employment for the period to 31 July 2010 is anticipated.

The application pack is available here.  If you are unable to access the pack electronically please telephone 0121 678 1057 or e-mail recruitment@wmleadersboard.gov.uk  

Closing date for completed applications is Thursday 17 December 2009 @5pm. Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 4 January 2010.

West Midlands Local Government Association the employing body for West Midlands Leaders Board welcomes applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, race, gender, sexuality or disability. Back to navigation

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