Job vacancy details
Research and Policy Officer
Employer:Canterbury City Council
Reference:1536
Salary:£20,406 pa
Hours:37 hours per week - Fixed term contract for 1 year (Maternity Cover)
Working pattern:Full Time, Contract position
Location:Canterbury
Closing date:02/09/2008 12:00 PM
Canterbury City Council is a big business with a turnover of more than £100 million and over 900 employees. Rated an Excellent Council and a Times Best Council to work for. Canterbury is a great place to work. Our conditions include final salary pension scheme plus benefits, flexible working hours and relocation package (where applicable)
Do you have the vision to influence the future of Canterbury?
We are looking for a highly motivated, inquisitive team player to spend a year in our Strategy and Enabling team, supporting the development of a progressive housing strategy that helps build our reputation for excellence.
We need someone to help develop initiatives and strategies for a high quality housing service. Collecting and analysing a wide range of data, researching good practice and compiling statistical returns, you will review housing policies and procedures, and recommend service improvements.
You must have a track record of research and analysis, the ability to work to tight deadlines, understand the housing environment and national policy framework, and be proficient with Microsoft Office.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a standard disclosure check through the Criminal Records Bureau.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, contact Carol Wrate on 01227 862111 or e-mail carol.wrate@canterbury.gov.uk
