Strategic Housing and Commissioning Manager

The post holder will be part of the Housing team, which undertakes several key statutory and nonstatutoryhousing functions, both operational and strategic. The role of the Strategic Housing andCommissioning Officer is to ensure the right homes are built in the right places, and that the Council'sdelivery and management of homes creates thriving and sustainable communities across Shropshire.Further to this the postholder is responsible for liaising with internal and external partners to ensurethat post occupancy accommodation is managed successfully, and that accommodation meets allrequired health and safety and regulatory requirements.About you.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Housing team and to have a direct impact and influence onthe delivery and provision of specialist and supported housing for those receiving assistance fromthe Council's social care teams. We are looking for someone with a commitment to embedding highstandards within the Council's housing and accommodation arrangements and with a focus onenabling people to maintain their independence and live well and healthy lives.,

• 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
  
  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 andthe real sense of achievement and purpose that brings. The people of Shropshire are rightly proudof 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 personaldevelopment, 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