Programme Liaison Officer (Part Time) (Temporary) - REQ03345 - 401990

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC7 £29,180 - £31,737 (Pro Rata)       

North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. 

In addition to supporting the growth programme, Housing Property Services is responsible for over 37,000 homes throughout North Lanarkshire and every year we deliver an ambitious multi million pound programme of improvement works across the area. As a Programme Liaison Officer, you will be joining a team that provides our tenants and homeowners with a high level of customer support throughout improvement programmes.  

We are continually striving to maintain and improve the quality of people’s own homes and maintain the sustainability of areas. This involves working closely with tenants, owners, technical staff and contractors to satisfactorily progress a variety of works programmes from kitchens to re-roofing. Some tenants are reluctant to accept the opportunity to have home improvements such as having new windows, or a bathroom fitted. Landlords and homeowners are also missing the opportunity to participate in programmes to improve the exterior of their homes. We are looking for individuals to deal with a variety of barriers that may be affecting tenants and their ability to sign up for investment programmes. This will range from communication issues to dealing with physical and mental health and addiction issues. 

Confident individuals are needed who have experience of dealing with customers and resolving their issues. You will be an effective communicator, a good team player, you should be able to relate to service users and vulnerable people and have a positive and enthusiastic approach to work. 

An SVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline is essential. You should also have extended relevant experience in a housing, property or customer focussed environment with a sound knowledge of housing related legislation and practice, excellent IT skills and a genuine commitment to customer care. We are looking for self-motivated applicants who can adhere to processes and procedures whilst working away from their office location.  

As an agile worker you will travel throughout North Lanarkshire area to increase customer engagement with investment programmes through individual household visits and promoting public consultation.  

You will require to undertake a basic disclosure check prior to commencing this role. 

Pattern of work: 17.5 hours per week, every Thursday, Friday and alternating Wednesdays.

 Temporary for up to 1 year to cover maternity leave.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. 

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. 

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link. 

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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL 

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***