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Housing Policy Specialist

2 months ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom SHELTER Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Homelessness Officer FTC. As a key member of our Scottish Empty Homes Partnership, you will play a crucial role in supporting the project's vital strategy to bring more empty homes back into use.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Scottish Empty Homes Officer Network and influence councils to bring empty homes back into use.
  • Develop partnerships with housing associations and third sector partners to achieve the project's goals.
  • Line manage the senior empty homes adviser and provide training and consultancy to support the annual conference.
About You

We are looking for a forward-thinking individual with excellent communication skills who is passionate about using their working knowledge of housing policy in Scotland to help end the housing emergency. You will excel in motivating and delivering training, developing partnerships, and influencing at all levels.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced family-friendly policies, pension, and interest-free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle-to-work scheme, and an employee assistance program.

About Shelter

Shelter is a leading housing and homelessness charity that helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support, and legal services. We campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.