Home Improvement Grants Development Officer

Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file.

BAND: 6

JOB PURPOSE:
The Home Improvement Grants Development Officer will develop policies and procedures and implement improvement initiatives across a suite of funding schemes for the private housing sector. These schemes are aimed at improving housing standards, addressing disrepair and remedying unfitness, improving energy efficiency, reducing fuel poverty and enabling persons with a disability to live as independently as possible and to remain in their own home. 

REQUIREMENTS:
1. i) Hold a degree or an equivalent level qualification (Level 6*) and can demonstrate 2 years relevant experience
OR
ii) Hold a BTECH higher or equivalent level qualification (Level 5) and demonstrate 3 years relevant experience
OR
iii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development / experiential learning and demonstrate at least 4 years relevant experience (Please include dates)

*Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies
It will be the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate equivalency for the years of experience required. Relevancy will be determined with due regard to the duties and level of responsibilities set out in the job description for this role.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructions on how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.

Candidates who require a reasonable adjustment to the application process should request this by emailing recruit@nihe.gov.uk quoting the particular Job Title and Reference Number. Guidance on the completion and return of applications is included in the Candidate Information Pack. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive have a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be made available on request.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.

The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.