Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Phone Number: 03448920900
Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk
Web: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/working-with-us/careers

Job description

Reporting to an Assistant Director within HSCU, the Head of Homelessness Improvement Project will lead on Homeless Strategy, Policy and support to the delivery of frontline services, including training, policy advice and guidance. Responsibilities will also include the delivery of service innovation, homeless projects and business representation in the specification and implementation of new IT systems.

Responsibilities

• The development and review of strategies, policies, procedures and service delivery models for specific policy areas in line with government policies.
• Direction, organisation and control of relevant section work - managing and integrating the activities of various Homelessness policy units as necessary.
• Determine priorities and key management and organisational issues arising within the relevant areas of responsibility.
• Lead engagement with IT, other Housing Services project teams and other policy and business managers to ensure delivery of the specification of requirements and associated system changes for new IT solutions.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Possess a Degree (level 6) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Further Information

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