Housing Commissioning Officer

The post holder will be part of the Housing team, which undertakes several key statutory and nonstatutory
housing functions, both operational and strategic. The role of the Housing Commissioning
Officer is to identify and bring forward accommodation to meet the needs of people who require
specialist and supported housing, commissioning delivery both internally and externally. Further to
this the postholder is responsible for liaising with internal and external partners to ensure that post
occupancy accommodation is managed successfully and that accommodation meets all required
health and safety and regulatory requirements., This is an exciting opportunity to join the Housing team and to have a direct impact and influence on
the delivery and provision of specialist and supported housing for those receiving assistance from
the Council's social care teams. We are looking for someone with a commitment to embedding high
standards within the Council's housing and accommodation arrangements and with a focus on
enabling people to maintain their independence and live well and healthy lives.

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire. One of the
most important things about working here is the knowledge that you're working to help others and
the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings. The people of Shropshire are rightly proud
of their county's assets, its natural beauty, its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal
development, apprenticeships and career progression including:

• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33 days (pro rata for

part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.

• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

(cars, bikes, AVCs)

• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund


• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave, special leave)






• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to

promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.

• Access to counselling and occupational health services


• Staff networks