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Job Description Place Housing and Homelessness Strategy, Commissioning and Service Improvement Housing Development Officer Waverley Court Salary: £33,287 - £39,129 Hours: 36 per week We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Development officer to join the Housing and Homeless commissioning and contracts team. The successful applicant will support our Commissioning and Contracts Officers to procure; contract manage and support process development and payment of several suppliers and providers working to deliver the outputs and objectives of key strategic plans such as City of Edinburgh Councils Local Housing Strategy and Rapid Rehousing transition plan. The post holder is crucial to support deliver the key objectives of the service and prevent homelessness in Edinburgh. You will have the opportunity to work with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams to find the best solution through local and national contracting agreements to deliver for our front-line services. A large part of the successful applicants workplan will be focused on supporting the Housing contracts team to embed new processes and procedures in relation to invoicing and payments for our contractors and providers. The successful candidate may also be expected to support their peers in the delivery of the service workplan in relation to capital works, repairs and homelessness commissioned service delivery We are looking for candidates who can be innovative in their approach and have a desire to assist and support providers to meet the needs of our council tenants and landlords whilst meeting the statutory requirements of the Council. The successful candidate will have the relevant qualification(s), have knowledge or ability to learn end to end contract management processes and procedures. The successful candidate would be suited to the role with a good understanding of contract administration, public sector business support or experience of banking and payments services. You should be confident in working with colleagues from our procurement and finance teams and will have the ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and providers if needed. If you are someone who enjoys new opportunities and are interested in working in a fast-paced environment supporting front line services and promoting best practice, we would love to hear from you. We would strong encourage any interested applicant to contact the hiring manager in advance to seek further understanding of the day-to-day role. You must also have strong skills demonstrating our behaviours - respect, integrity and flexibility as well as experience of maintaining and contributing to a high performing culture, driving change and supporting service delivery. If you have any questions or want to find out more about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:Greg.Stark@edinburgh.gov.uk" target="_blank">Greg.Stark@edinburgh.gov.uk</a> We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation. As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we're bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work. To help achieve this, we're changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Housing Development Officer job description Responsibilities Experience Experience within a housing or other similar service environment of comparable scope, size, and complexity. Delivering or supporting front line services to deliver excellent customer services. Supporting programmes and projects and an understanding of your contribution to effective teamwork. Knowledge and skills Excellent analytical and research skills and the ability to interpret and communicate complex policy, legislation, regulation, and data. Ability to write, think, speak, and present clearly and succinctly and to understand the importance of communication in long term planning. Negotiating skill and experience of securing the cooperation and contribution of partners and colleagues to the delivery of services. Strong verbal and numerical reasoning skills. Qualifications Evidence of continuous professional and management development. About Us THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL About Us: Are you keen to shape the future of Scotland's capital city? The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to work with us and deliver key services across our capital city. We're the second largest local authority in Scotland with a workforce of over 19,000 who all play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting vital services to over 500,000 residents. We offer an incredible variety of career opportunities across a broad range of sectors. Join us and you'll find a role where you can make a difference and grow your career. Our Culture: Our Behaviours, respect, integrity, and flexibility guide everything that we do, and we strive to make sure all colleagues feel valued and have a sense of belonging in the workplace. We want to make sure that we bring people into our roles who demonstrate Our Behaviours and are dedicated and committed to our purpose of serving our community. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service to meet citizens needs and make the city a better place. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We recognise the benefits that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we're committed to employing a workforce that represents the population of the city we serve. We particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups including women, LGBT+ people, racially minoritised groups, people with disabilities and people who are neurodivergent. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we're delighted to announce that we have extended our guaranteed interview scheme to include all applicants who are or have been care experienced, and who meet the essential criteria for the post. This extends our current arrangements of being a Disability Confident Employer, that guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the criteria for the post and who declare a disability. Happy to talk flexible working. Colleague Support and Wellbeing As outlined in our People Strategy 2024-27, we aim to nurture a healthy workforce where we can all thrive. We offer regular events, initiatives and learning opportunities covering a range of different health and wellbeing topics. We're committed to supporting employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. There are several policies in place to support this ranging from flexible work options to career breaks. Our full suite of employment policies can be found here. We have a range of support options available including access to counselling, a mental health support service, an occupational health service, speak up supporters and a colleague listening service. Reasonable Adjustments: We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience at work for all our colleagues and we'll work hard to ensure that we meet the changing needs of colleagues throughout their time with us. We're also geared up to support all candidates who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates invited for interview, should let the hiring manager know what they need, and they will do everything they can to accommodate your request.

Housing Development Officer

End Date Sunday 01 February 2026 Salary Range £83,411 - £98,130 We support flexible working - click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Job Share, Unable to Offer Agile Options Job Description Summary Job Description JOB TITLE: Housing Development Manager SALARY: The salary banding for this role in London is £97,655 - £114,900 for Outside of London it's £83,411 - £98,130 LOCATION: Field-based (South West, South East, London &amp; Home Counties). The role is contracted to either our London or Bristol office. HOURS: 35 hours, full time WORKING PATTERN: Field-based with regional travel and attendance at LBG offices. Work patterns are driven by business needs About this opportunity You'll be leading strategic engagement with major home builders, industry bodies, and government stakeholders to drive growth in the New Build sector and improve access to housing for First-Time Buyers. Act as a subject matter expert on new build housing, influencing policy, shaping propositions, and ensuring Lloyds Banking Group remains a trusted partner in delivering innovative housing solutions aligned to our purpose of Helping Britain Prosper. What will I be doing? <ul><li>Develop and maintain strategic relationships with major home builders, trade bodies, and government stakeholders to maximise new build opportunities.</li><li>Engage with cross-industry organisations, regulatory bodies, and policy influencers to shape housing strategy and support access-to-housing initiatives.</li><li>Provide subject matter expertise on new build housing, including mortgage policy, government schemes, valuations, buyer incentives, and sector challenges and opportunities.</li><li>Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and political developments to ensure compliance and strategic alignment.</li><li>Influence product development and proposition enhancements to meet market needs and support home ownership aspirations, particularly for First-Time Buyers.</li><li>Represent the Group externally at industry forums, events, and working groups, promoting Lloyds' leadership in housing and sustainability.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams (Intermediary Brands, Commercial, Homes, Group Sustainability) to align strategy and deliver integrated solutions.</li></ul>Why Lloyds Banking Group From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. Who are excited to push boundaries and make change happen. Together, we can grow with purpose. What you'll need <ul><li>Mortgages and Home Builders experience, especially around New Build sector and housing for First-Time Buyers</li><li>Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to influence at senior levels, including writing compelling storytelling narratives to influence senior leaders</li><li>Supplier and Collaborator Management: Outstanding relationship-building skills across internal teams, suppliers, and industry bodies</li><li>Excellent influencing and communication skills, with confidence engaging diverse audiences.</li><li>Outstanding attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills.</li><li>Analytical ability to interpret complex data and turn it into actionable insights.</li><li>A growth mindset and ambition to continuously improve.</li><li>Confident presentation skills and communication skills</li></ul>Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We're disability confident. So if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know We also offer a wide ranging benefits package, which includes: <ul><li>A generous pension contribution of up to 15%</li><li>An annual performance related bonus</li><li>Share schemes including free shares</li><li>Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping</li><li>30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top</li><li>A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies</li></ul>Want to do amazing work, that's interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey. At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

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