Land & Property Acquisitions, Regional Lead

THIS ROLE IS A FOR A FIXED TERM OF UP TO 12 MONTHS INITIALLY, WHICH MAY BECOME PERMANENT AT A LATER STAGE IF BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS EXIST.

PLEASE NOTE, THERE ARE TWO IMMEDIATE VACANCIES FOR THIS ROLE - ONE IN BELFAST REGION (2 ADELAIDE STREET, BELFAST), AND ONE IN NORTH REGION (CARLISLE HOUSE, DERRY/ LONDONDERRY).
​​​​​​​A RESERVE LIST WILL ALSO BE CREATED FOR FUTURE VACANCIES WHICH MAY ARISE IN SOUTH REGION (CRAIGAVON).

BAND: 6

JOB PURPOSE:
To support the delivery of the Housing Executive's land and property acquisition programme through the identification, appraisal, negotiation and progression of land and property acquisitions. The postholder will provide professional and technical support in relation to land assembly, acquisitions, regeneration projects and housing development opportunities, ensuring compliance with policy, governance and statutory requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. i) Candidates must hold a degree or an equivalent level qualification (Level 6*) and must also demonstrate 2 years’ relevant experience
OR
ii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and must demonstrate at least 4 years relevant experience

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

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.