Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
Location of post: Neath Civic Centre, Neath, SA11 3QZ
The creation of the Housing and Communities Department in 2023 and the launch of our Housing and Homelessness strategy in 2024, provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate that has the motivation, energy and drive to deliver a range of projects that achieve the agreed objectives and work plan of the Strategic Housing Team.
In this role, post holder will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of a range of projects, which will include undertaking the development and implementation of policies, business cases and strategies. The post holder will also take forward the implementation of projects to develop services and accommodation options that supports delivery of affordable housing and the elevation and prevention of homelessness.
An ability to form strong and productive relationships with a wide range of partners such as Registered Social Landlords, Private Sector Landlords, the Third Sector and people with lived experance will be essential. This role will also include working with other Departments and Directorates across the Council including Social Services, Planning, Environmental Health, Regeneration and Estates in order to achieve the Council’s strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate high levels innovation, flexibility and self-motivation, with a ‘can-do’ attitude. They will be educated to degree level or have substantial relevant experience, alongside a background in successfully developing and delivering projects and a knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, housing policy and practice.
If you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role and want to be part of an exciting opportunity to help meet our local housing needs by driving forward our ambitious strategic housing programme, we would love to hear from you.
For and informal discussion, please contact Mark Edwards, Principal Officer, Housing Strategy on m.edwards2@npt.gov.uk in
order to arrange an appointment with Mark Edwards, Principal Officer, Housing Strategy.
This post is subject to an enhanced adult and children DBS disclosure
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language skills are not required
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
