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Housing Policy Officer

Housing Policy Officer

Adecco • London, London, UK
4 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Title: Housing Policy OfficerLocation: London Borough of NewhamTerm: Temp initially 3 month

Rate: £21.91 PAYE

Are you passionate about making a difference in housing services? We are looking for a dynamic Housing Policy Officer to help shape and enhance the lives of residents in Newham. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing housing policies and driving service improvements!

What You'll Be Doing:In this influential position, you will:

  • Develop, review, and update housing policies, strategies, and procedures.
  • Stay informed on housing legislation and national policies, applying them in practice.
  • Collaborate with housing teams and council colleagues to elevate service quality.
  • Gather feedback from residents and stakeholders to inform policy decisions.
  • Support service and case reviews to identify insights and drive improvements.
  • Draft clear reports and briefings for senior leaders and elected members.
  • Contribute to performance reporting and regulatory submissions.
  • Co-ordinate responses to housing policy consultations.
  • Facilitate workshops with staff and service users when needed.

Who We're Looking For:We want to hear from enthusiastic individuals with a passion for housing and public service! You should ideally have:

  • A degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of housing policy, social housing issues, and local government.
  • Understanding of the social housing regulatory environment.

You'll also have experience in:

  • Developing or implementing housing policies and strategies.
  • Writing reports or policy documents.
  • Collaborating with teams and external stakeholders.
  • Running workshops or structured engagement sessions.
  • Managing projects and juggling priorities.

Skills and Strengths:We're looking for someone who:

  • Writes clearly and confidently for various audiences.
  • Analyses information and data effectively.
  • Is comfortable with numbers and performance data.
  • Has strong IT skills, especially in MS Word and Excel.
  • Can manage their workload and meet deadlines.
  • Is organised, adaptable, and thrives in a changing environment.
  • Brings a creative, problem-solving approach to their work.

If you're ready to contribute to meaningful change in housing services, apply today! Join us in making a positive impact on the Newham community!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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