Employer:London Borough of Newham 

Reference:HP53171A 

Salary:£33,510 - £36,306 p.a. incl LW 

Hours:36 hours per week 

Working pattern:Full Time, Temporary position 

Location:Newham Dockside 

Closing date:09/02/2010 23:30 PM 

As the Council has a normal retirement age of 65, the maximum age for recruiting new employees will usually be 64 1/2.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead on a project centred on the housing choices of new migrants within Newham in east London.

You will gather data through structured interviews to provide information on the impact of new communities on neighbourhoods and statutory services and assist in improving the quality safety and choice of residential accommodation. You will be responsible for delivering the key project outputs and work with voluntary and statutory partners bodies. The project is based in the Private Sector Housing Group within the Housing & Public Protection Division of Newham Council. An extensive knowledge of the law is required as it relates to both housing and migration, along with an understanding of the issues facing migrant communities and familiarity with the role of local government in the regulation and control of housing standards.

Additional benefits include flexitime scheme, jobshare and reduced hours working, use of car pool and casual user allowance.

We welcome applications from individuals who are looking to improve their work-life balance by working part-time, or on reduced hours, and we will be pleased to discuss specific requirements at interview.

For further details and to apply on-line: www.newham.gov.uk or
Email: or contact: Newham Recruitment Team, Newham Dockside, 3rd Floor, East Wing, 1000 Dockside Road, Custom House, E16 2QU or telephone 020 8430 2190 (24 hour answerphone). Minicom/Text Box 020 8430 2412

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

Equal Opportunities

The London Borough of Newham recognises that everyone in Newham has the right to play a full part in the life of the borough. This means that everyone should have equal access to council services, job opportunities and to having their voices heard.

It is the council’s position that everyone should be treated fairly, without discrimination and with respect of their human rights, regardless of their gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, HIV status, religion, national or social origin or class.

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