Overview

We are looking for an experienced housing professional to lead and manage a team responsible for the delivery of energy efficiency and warm homes projects across the county in line with the Housing Strategy and corporate agenda.

What is involved

• You will liaise with partners both internal and external, contractors, Registered Providers, residents, private landlords and property owners to improve stock in the private sector through warm homes and energy efficiency initiatives, including Warm Homes Local Grant.
• You will have direct line management responsibilities for a team of Housing Project Officers and Housing Project Support Officers and will deputise for the Housing Assets & Investment Manager as required.
• Please contact Marion Thompson, Housing Assets & Investments Manager, via email to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

What will I need

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a Housing or Construction related subject
• Experience of delivering housing energy efficiency projects
• Experience of liaising with private landlords and property owners
• Experience of working in a similarly challenging role
• Experience of partnership working
• Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

Benefits and rewards

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.

Interviews and applying

• Interviews will be held on Friday 17 October 2025.
• We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that meet all essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
• In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. We are unable to accept CVs.
• Please demonstrate essential and where possible desirable experience, skills, and knowledge in the "Person Specification" section of your application form.
• For support needs or assistance when applying, contact the Recruitment Team via email or telephone 03000 262727 - Option 5.
• All communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address you registered with North East Jobs. Please check your email after the closing date for notification, including your junk mail.

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