Housing Management Policy Officer

Seven Social Care are looking for 1 Housing Management Policy Officer to work in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Housing Team. This position is full time mainly working from home with the occasional attendance in bournemouth and is paying £24.71 per hour. 

The Role:

Research, create and maintain policies and procedures, to ensure that services improve, are compliant, and reflect analysis, stakeholder views, legislation, regulation and strategic direction. Supporting the development of housing management policies and procedures for BCP Homes which improves services for council tenants and leaseholders. Proactively seeking good practice nationally to help drive the service offer forward and improve the lives of those living in our homes. Support work to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with managers within BCP Homes and supporting services to develop policy and procedure improvements for the delivery of services to residents. 
• Use a range of procedures to lead research and consultation, scanning changes in legislation and government policy, and assimilating complex information and data, to support and inform proposals for change to policies and procedures.
• Consult with a range of partners including elected members, residents and internal and external organisations, to gather their views on policies, and to include them in the completion of service improvement projects.
• Review, refresh, and update policies and procedures as required ensuring that they remain fit for purpose, and accurately reflect legislation and comply with other council policies and standing orders.
• Provide advice and guidance in implementation and interpretation of legislation, regulation, policy, and procedures, providing support to resolve problem areas or information and training for others, to help BCP Homes continue to work within best practice and regulation.
• Support project work to enable the implementation of proposed service developments and changes proposed to policies, processes, and procedures.
• Identify and communicate to a variety of audiences, including contributing to briefings and/or training of groups of managers and staff, so that they can be informed of changes in policy and associated procedures.
• Promote and share good practice nationally, benchmarking with other organisations locally and nationally. 

Applicant Requirements:

• Experience: Degree in a relevant subject or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and proven experience.
• Compliance: Up to date DBS.
• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
• Hours: 37 hours p/w.

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