Planning and Coordination Officer, West Lothian Civic Centre, 504.98 – WEL10403 Full Time

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent

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 backgrounds

Would you like the opportunity to develop your career as a Planning and Coordination Officer with West Lothian Council?

West Lothian Council is one of Scotland’s most successful authorities and has an enviable reputation delivering an excellent housing service.  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.

A vacancy has arisen within the Housing Strategy and Development Team for a Planning and Coordination Officer to join a team which strives for excellence and innovation in service delivery and works well with partners.

You will assist the Team Manager Housing Strategy and New Supply within a vibrant environment in the development and deployment of housing strategies and policies and the successful delivery of the ambitious affordable housing programme.

The Housing Strategy and Development Team is one of six service units within Housing, Customer and Building Services providing a wide range of services including the delivery of the affordable housing programme, the housing capital investment programme and the development of housing policy and strategy for the service.

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 with a sound knowledge of housing strategy and project management.

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.

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (housing, construction, property, planning).
• Demonstrable experience of working with a range of professionals, organisations and voluntary bodies in order to progress complex, multi-agency projects.