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INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF NLC12: £48,958 - £54,418 Per Year Are you passionate about housing and want to make a real difference in communities? Do you want to work for Scotland's largest social landlord and lead on the development and delivery of innovative housing strategies and exciting strategic projects to make a real impact on communities? We are seeking a proactive, experienced and forward-thinking Senior Housing Strategy and Policy Officer to lead on the development and delivery of innovative housing strategies that respond to current and future housing needs. This is a key strategic role, working closely with internal teams, elected members and external partners to deliver sustainable housing solutions that support economic growth, tackle homelessness and improve housing standards. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Develop and implement housing strategies aligned with corporate objectives and national policy.</li> <li>Lead on research, data analysis, and forecasting to inform housing needs assessments.</li> <li>Manage strategic housing projects, including affordable housing delivery and regeneration initiatives.</li> <li>Provide expert advice on housing policy, legislation, and funding opportunities.</li> <li>Oversee research, consultation, and engagement with communities and partner organisations.</li> <li>Build strong partnerships with developers, housing associations, and community stakeholders.</li> </ul>About You You will be a strategic thinker with excellent analytical and communication skills, able to manage complex projects and influence a wide range of stakeholders. <ul> <li>Proven experience in housing strategy and policy development.</li> <li>Strong understanding of housing legislation, policy, housing markets, affordable housing delivery, planning frameworks, and funding mechanisms.</li> <li>Excellent analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li> <li>Ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels.</li> <li>Degree or equivalent qualification in housing, planning, or related discipline.</li> </ul>Why Join Us? <ul> <li>Competitive salary and pension scheme.</li> <li>Opportunity to shape housing policy and make a real impact on communities.</li> <li>Collaborative and supportive working environment.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li> </ul>This role operates on a hybrid basis with a combination of home working, office attendance within the Civic Centre, Motherwell and site visits/meetings as required across other locations. Please note this post is a readvertisement - applicants who have previously applied for this post need not apply. Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday: 08:45am - 16:45pm Friday: 08:45am - 16:15pm Working here at North Lanarkshire Council If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy. Click here to see our Recruitment Charter. *For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work. North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention's Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link. Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151. The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read - My NL ***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

E&C - Senior Housing Strategy and Policy Officer

Summary Polka Theatre in Wimbledon seeks a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our Development Team. More Details This is the role for you, if you: <ul> <li>Want to champion the work of a pioneering national theatre for children.</li> <li>Are a strong communicator, both in person and in writing.</li> <li>Enjoy building long-term relationships with a range of stakeholders.</li> <li>Are passionate about improving the lives of children through creativity and the arts.</li> </ul>Polka Theatre is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join us as a key member of the Development Team. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a leading children's theatre. You will be responsible for trust and foundation fundraising at Polka Theatre, overseeing and relationship managing a strong base of loyal funders alongside growing grants funding from new sources. The postholder will fundraise for a range of programmes, with a particular focus on Creative Learning and Access programmes which enable children from all backgrounds to benefit from Polka's theatre productions, creative workshops, school programmes and community activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative communicator, who is passionate about improving the lives of children and who can build rapport with a range of stakeholders. This is a permanent, full-time role. More details are in the recruitment pack on our website. Salary: £32-34,000 per year depending on experience Hours: full-time, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. You may need to work some additional hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays (we operate a Time Off In Lieu, 'TOIL' system). Polka's commitment as an equal opportunities employer means we are keen to encourage applications from people from the Global Majority, people across the gender spectrum and people who self-identify as disabled, who are underrepresented in our sector. Polka is funded by Arts Council England, London, registered charity number 256979. For a Recruitment Pack with more information about who we are and what we're looking for in this role plus how to apply please visit our website. <a href="https://polkatheatre.com/jobs/" target="_blank">https://polkatheatre.com/jobs/</a> Deadline 9am on Monday 26 January 2026 Interviews Monday 2 February 2026 Ideal start date as soon as possible

Trusts and Foundations Manager

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

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