Policy and Improvement Manager Radius Housing

The Policy and Improvement Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping housing policies and procedures for the Communities Directorate. Reporting to the Director of Communities, this position involves collaborating with stakeholders and driving policy initiatives to improve the housing management service.

 

Hours:  37 per week

 

Location:  Radius Offices – Holywood

 

Reference:  FHA03881

 

Salary:  £43,421 (SP35) – £53,630 (SP45) per annum

 

This role has been assessed as suitable for hybrid / smart working.

 

To view the full job description and selection criteria please see attached. Alternatively, application packs can be obtained by contacting the Holywood reception on 0330 123 0888.

 

The Association

 

Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland.  We provide a range of services from sheltered housing for the over 55’s and general needs housing for families and single people, as well as specialist care and support facilities for the frail, elderly, people with dementia and learning disabilities and other complex needs.

 

Our aim is to be an employer of choice and to recruit employees who will embrace our vision and values and fulfil our performance standards within their role.

 

 

To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum:

 

1. Level six qualification (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate diploma) or above plus 2 years relevant policy development/housing management experience (gained in the last 5 years)

OR

At least 3 years’ relevant policy development/housing management experience (gained in the last 5 years).

 

2. Demonstrable experience in a housing or public policy development role.

 

3. Evidence of managing teams and developing initiatives to develop and motivate employees.

 

4. IT literate with demonstrable experience of analysing data to develop and implement effective policy solutions.

 

5. A current full driving licence and access to a suitable form of transport*

(*where an applicant indicates that a disability prohibits them from driving, this criterion will be waived at the shortlisting stage.  In such circumstances, consideration will be given in any subsequent offer of appointment to suitable alternative arrangements that the candidate may be able to put in place that would enable them to meet the travel requirements for the post).

 

In return we offer a range of benefits to employees including great on-job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme.

 

Flexibility regarding working hours is also offered in some areas of the business.

 

For further information on employee benefits go to the employee benefits section of our website.

 

Closing date for applications is 25^th June 2024 unless otherwise stated.

 

Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

 

Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar vacancies permanent / fixed term which may arise.

 

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.