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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Empty Homes Grant Support OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Liverpool City Council’s&nbsp;Private Sector Housing Service has an exciting vacancy for a Grant Admin Support Officer to join the team on a permanent contract. Private Sector Housing Service is forward-thinking &nbsp;service and has a robust track record of enforcing a wide range of legislative requirements in the area of private sector housing and public health. This role will be part of&nbsp;the Empty Homes Team. The Empty Homes Team are a division of the Private Sector Housing Team dedicated to reducing the public health risks that vacant properties can cause and bringing vacant properties back into use.&nbsp;The role includes the administration and support of the new Empty Homes Grant scheme, which offers landlords grants of between £5k and £20k to renovate their empty properties and occupy them with tenants nominated by Liverpool City Council.The successful candidate will be suitably experienced in administrative and support office functions and will have experience of working in a fast-paced office environmentThe role:<ul><li>The role of Empty Homes Grant Support Officer will provide</li><li>To support the New Empty Homes Grant Scheme project</li><li>To respond to enquiries and process grant applications</li><li>To coordinate with landlords, contractors, and internal council teams</li><li>To Provide comprehensive office support, case management, and customer service</li><li>To ensure timely, compliant grant delivery and successful property reoccupation&nbsp;</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 29 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps:Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 11th January 2026 Shortlisting date: Friday 16th January 2026 Interview date: Between Tuesday 3rd February to Friday 6th February 2026. Interview type:&nbsp;Face-to-face competency based questionsWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Thomas Mullen on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:privatesector.housing@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">privatesector.housing@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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Empty Homes Grant Support Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Empty Homes Grant OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Liverpool City Council’s&nbsp;Private Sector Housing Service has a number of exciting vacancies for Grant Officers to join the team on a permanent contract.&nbsp;Private Sector Housing Service is a forward-thinking &nbsp;service and has a robust track record of enforcing a wide range of legislative requirements in the area of private sector housing and public health. These roles will be part of&nbsp;the Empty Homes Team.&nbsp;The Empty Homes Team are a division of the Private Sector Housing Team dedicated to reducing the public health risks that vacant properties can cause and bringing vacant properties back into use.&nbsp;The role includes the facilitation of the new Empty Homes Grant scheme, which offers landlords grants of between £5k and £20k to renovate their empty properties and occupy them with tenants nominated by Liverpool City Council.The successful candidate will be a suitably experienced officer with experience in housing enforcement, building or surveying. They will be proactive and able to work independently.The role:<ul><li>The role of Empty Homes Grant Officer will provide:</li><li>To plan, organise and undertake routine planned inspections of properties that are subject to grant applications</li><li>To make evidence based assessments based on the structure and condition of the properties.</li><li>To review proposals and advise applicants of the works required to bring the property up to the required standard for occupation.&nbsp;</li><li>To ensure that the properties are safe and free from hazards prior to occupation.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps:Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 11th January 2026 Shortlisting date: Friday 16th January 2026 Interview date: Between Tuesday 3rd February to Friday 6th February 2026. Interview type: Face-to-face competency based questionsWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact George Mills via <a href="mailto:privatesector.housing@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">privatesector.housing@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Empty Homes Grant Officer

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About the Role
Are you inspired by an opportunity to work on developments that will have a real impact on communities within the Liverpool City Region?
As a Development Associate for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority you will have the opportunity to support a range of exciting and high-profile housing, transport and regeneration projects. The post holder will support the Development Manager with the review and the development of our future regeneration schemes, with a requirement to lead on some project work. Our aspiration is to develop our emerging pipeline of place-based projects for suitable future funding streams.
The post holder will work with Local Authorities, developers and external partners in preparing and developing project and subsequent business cases and supporting material to help support projects into delivery. &nbsp;You will be responsible for developing strategies with partners to&nbsp; overcome barriers to housing delivery and will be supported to specialise in the specific needs of the localities you sponsor, providing insight and expertise to project promoters on how to maximise impact and ensure delivery.
This role sits in the Development team within the Investment and Delivery Directorate, which has responsibility of investing in place-based regeneration projects that are deliverable, affordable and value for money. Projects will include town centre regeneration schemes, place-making, and interventions that enable housing and transport investment.
About the person
The successful candidate will be able to see the opportunities to add value and maximise the use of funding for regeneration as well as being delivery focused. They will be confident working with partners both internal and external and have strong communication skills and the ability to lead on some projects.
Team members should be self-starting, collaborative and ambitious, offer fresh ideas, and demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based investment, and a determination to deliver for the people of the Liverpool City Region.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. 
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.
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<li>1) Extensive relevant professional experience in housing, regeneration or transport</li>
<li>2)Working effectively in a team (in this field, teamwork produces the best work)*</li>
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<li>3)Thriving in dynamic environments, driving results under tight timelines, and demonstrating strength and adaptability</li>
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Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits 
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<li>-Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>-Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>
<li>-Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>
<li>-Flexible and hybrid working</li>
<li>-24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>-Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>
<li>-Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>-Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>-Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
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Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion 
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.
Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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