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Summary of Job Role: As a senior consultant, you will bring substantial experience in your specialist field and a consultancy role. You will have a sound knowledge of the public sector and current policy and political issues affecting it. You will be able to evidence previous experience in project management on at least three major projects, preferably in the public sector and using nationally accredited methodologies. Requirements The below descriptor captures the generic responsibilities of Senior Consultant at Inner Circle Consulting. It is acknowledged that the delivery of some aspects of this descriptor may vary slightly, based on the business requirements and/or project team structure and context. • Core consulting activities: problem analytics, research, options appraisal &amp; solution development, risk management, influencing • Leading multidisciplinary project teams of colleagues and partners on complex projects and programme • Engaging with clients and multiple stakeholders at a senior level • Delivering a portfolio of programmes and projects on time, to budget and to the required quality standards • Creating and maintaining strong and productive relationships with clients, colleagues and partners • Helping to maintain and continually enhance the Inner Circle quality standards and lead internal R&amp;D projects • Participating in businesses networking events and client entertainment to further enhance the reputation and attractiveness of the organisation • Mentoring more junior colleagues and contributing to their professional and personal development. Personal characteristics Individuals that thrive in Inner Circle typically have the following characteristics: • Natural curiosity • Have an intolerance of inertia • A strong work ethic and organisation skills • The ability to lead and form part of a team • Enjoy deploying their skills and expertise to issues outside their sphere of experience • The desire to be the best at what they do • Clear communication of complex issues in written and oral form • The ability to notice, interpret and anticipate concerns and feelings and to behave appropriately • Treat clients' problems as though they are their own • Good critical thinkers • Focused on beneficial outcomes • Are self-starters; can identify what needs to be done and get on with it • Understanding of one or more of the subject matter disciplines we work with: regeneration, property development, public policy, housing, education

Senior Consultant (Housing Strategy)

Job Description Role: Housing Strategy Specialist Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week, standard working hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:50 pm; however, the postholder may be required to attend meetings/events outside of those hours. Worker Type: Hybrid - a mixture of office and home working is to be expected Salary: Grade I - £46,142 - £49,282 per annum Location: Loxley House, NG2 3NG We've got an exciting opportunity available for a talented individual to join our team as a Housing Strategy Specialist - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more... About the Role The successful postholder will play a key role in the development and delivery of the City's housing strategy. You will work with colleagues from across the Council and with external partners and agencies across all tenures to formulate and deliver a range of interventions to help the City to achieve its vision of 'homes fit for the future'. This is a challenging and exciting time to work in housing in Nottingham. The postholder will be in the thick of the Council's strategic approach to housing. The role includes strategy and policy development, research and analysis on a wide range of topics where housing makes a vital contribution to residents' wellbeing and quality of life. About You The ideal candidate will have: <ol> <li>Knowledge of current housing issues and policies at a level to enable the development of policy responses </li> <li>The ability to make maximum use of housing analysis tools and data sources in order to assess market trends</li> <li>Experience of performance management, able to set goals and targets and take appropriate mitigating action when necessary</li> <li>Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and partners to deliver housing related projects </li> <li>The ability to lead project teams and commission work packages/studies/briefs</li> <li>The ability to manage, develop and motivate people in order to help achieve the authority's objectives and maximise their contribution.</li></ol> Full duties of the job description can be found here. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements in your CV &amp; supporting document. Closing Date: 23rd November 2025 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interview date: 11 &amp; 12 December 2025 - please note this is subject to change For informal enquiries about this post please contact Dan Lucas, Housing Strategy &amp; Partnerships Manager <a href="mailto:dan.lucas2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk" target="_blank">dan.lucas2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: <a href="https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home" target="_blank">https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home</a> By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms &amp; Conditions. About Us Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits. In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to: <ul> <li>26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually </li> <li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%</li> <li>Smart Working - to support your work life balance </li> <li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!</li></ul>Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.

Housing Strategy Specialist

<ul><li>Service_Manager_-_Planning_and_Housing_Strategy_JD_PS</li></ul>The Role Lancaster City Council is looking for a confident and experienced manager for its Planning and Housing Strategy functions. The role is a critical one, overseeing multi-disciplinary teams including Planning Policy, the Climate Change Policy Hub, Heritage &amp; Design, Housing Strategy and Consultation &amp; Engagement Teams. It is an exciting time to be joining the team at Lancaster. We are advancing a new Local Plan for the district, whilst the Council is also nationally acclaimed for its innovative work delivering climate mitigation and adaptation. Therefore this role has the potential to make a significant difference to the lives of our local residents and their communities. You will be responsible for leading a high-quality, customer-focused and integrated Planning and Housing Strategy Team. You will also collaborate with other Service Managers across the authority in delivering the Council's priorities. This is a permanent role working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday and is based at Lancaster Town Hall. Flexible working friendly - we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance. About You You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition. Our Benefits Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from: <ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li></ul>Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change. We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community. At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all. We are a disability confident committed employer. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview. Interview date: TBC Salary range <ul><li>£54,495 - £58,883 per year</li></ul>

Service Manager - Planning & Housing Strategy

Job Introduction Access to Housing is a strategic team responsible for a range of programmes and projects that support vulnerable people across the district. These include: homeless and rough sleepers, domestic abuse survivors, asylum seekers and refugees etc. The Housing Strategy and Intelligence Officer plays a key role within the team by providing data driven insights, research, and analysis to inform policy decisions, improve service delivery and shape housing strategies. This work ensures that the team's initiatives are evidence base, effective and responsive to the needs to the district. We are looking for a proactive and analytical individual to take the lead in providing intelligence support for the Council's housing-related functions. This role will involve conducting strategy and policy reviews, acting as the primary point of contact for housing data, research, and intelligence, and driving evidence-based decision-making to support service transformation and development. Key responsibilities will include leading service reviews, overseeing implementation, and monitoring outcomes to ensure effective policy impact. You will play a crucial role in improving the provision of data, information, and intelligence, enabling the organisation and its partners to gain valuable insights for policy implementation and efficient service design and delivery. To succeed in this role, you will need: • Strong expertise in policy and strategy development, data analysis, and insight generation. • Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and relationship management skills. • Strong report-writing abilities and adaptability to manage competing priorities in a fast-changing environment. • Extensive experience in a public sector or similar organisation, specifically in a data, information, or intelligence role. • Demonstrable experience within a housing organisation, local authority housing service, or in providing housing intelligence or strategic support. • Advanced proficiency in using, developing, and manipulating spreadsheets, databases, and mapping software for policy analysis and review. Qualifications &amp; Experience An NQF Level 5 qualification in a field with a strong focus on research and analysis, OR significant relevant experience demonstrating equivalent research and analytical skills. If you are passionate about using data and intelligence to drive strategic improvements in housing services, we encourage you to apply. How to Apply If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Hiron Miah on 07582101763 or email <a href="mailto:hiron.miah@bradford.gov.uk" target="_blank">hiron.miah@bradford.gov.uk</a>. Employee Offer Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf . Equal Opportunities We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities &amp; groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

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