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We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged.
Would you like the opportunity to develop your career as Housing Investment Officer (Condition) with West Lothian Council?
West Lothian Council is one of Scotland’s most successful authorities and has an enviable reputation for innovative design and development of the built environment. West Lothian is located in the central belt, within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow and is supported by excellent road and rail links.
You will be joining a team which strives for excellence in service delivery and works well with partners.
You will be working within the Housing Investment Team, assisting the Housing Investment Manager and will be responsible for work streams relating to the Housing Capital programme including condition surveys, shared costs repairs, insurance works and customers, contractors and budgets relating to these. Most importantly you will be coordinating the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) and Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH) assets information to aid development of future programmes.
You will contribute to programmes of work and assist with the delivery of property investment projects in relation to the housing capital programme within the council’s asset management framework and you will have responsibility for programming, co-ordination and monitoring of condition survey programmes, asset information and database management and all related work streams to ensure robust asset management of council housing stock.
This permanent role represents an exciting and challenging opportunity for a highly motivated individual. With a professional manner and excellent communication skills, you should be able to work to deadlines and possess a sound technical knowledge of housing, Technical Standards and building contracts.
Our benefits package includes flexible working hours, up to 30 days paid holidays and 7 public holidays a year, average salary pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource and access to a range of discounted staff benefits.
