Job description
Job Title: Assistant Principal Officer – 3915
Location: Adelaide Street, Belfast
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £17.12 per hour
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Principal Officer to join our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). This role presents an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the delivery of regeneration projects, land management, and the development of housing-led initiatives.
As part of the Place Shaping Department, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and managing key processes, including land disposals, housing sales, and regeneration initiatives. You will also be responsible for leading a team, driving performance, and ensuring the effective use of resources to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management:
o Support the management of all processes within the Place Shaping department, including setting and monitoring business objectives, auditing, and risk assessment.
o Lead and manage a dynamic team, providing clear direction and fostering a high-performance culture.
o Oversee land disposal applications, including conducting economic appraisals and managing title reports and conveyancing of leasehold/freehold disposals.
o Ensure the successful management of the house sales process, quality assuring sale offers, and overseeing the post-sale activities.
o Manage vesting, compensation, and extinguishment applications to ensure compliance and efficient execution.
o Maintain and optimize the Land Terrier Management System for accurate land asset records.
• Regeneration & Policy Development:
o Support housing-led regeneration programmes by liaising with key local stakeholders to ensure holistic delivery.
o Contribute to the development of policies and strategies to support mixed-use, mixed-tenure neighbourhoods.
o Represent the department to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
o Provide regular reports and briefings on Land and Regeneration programmes to senior management.
People Management:
o Motivate and lead a team of technical and administrative staff to meet departmental goals and timelines.
o Promote a culture of continuous improvement, challenging current performance standards and driving innovation.
o Ensure the ongoing development of team members through performance reviews, training, and personal development plans.
o Monitor the health, wellbeing, and attendance of staff, ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.
Essential Criteria:
To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:
1. Qualifications & Experience:
o (i) A degree or equivalent qualification, ideally in a discipline such as land law, estate management, or regeneration, plus 2 years' relevant experience in a Regeneration function.
o Or
o (ii) A BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5 qualification (e.g., IOHPQ) plus 3 years' relevant experience in regeneration.
o Or
o (iii) At least 3 years' experience in a regeneration environment, with evidence of continued professional development, including relevant qualifications.
2. Experience:
o At least 2 years' experience working within a regeneration environment, with a focus on land sales, property management, and asset management.
o Proven track record of working collaboratively across disciplines to plan and deliver regeneration schemes.
3. Skills & Competencies:
o Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, both as a leader and a member, to achieve shared goals.
o Strong experience in managing key stakeholder relationships across political, community, voluntary, and public sectors.
o Ability to interpret complex data and produce detailed reports to drive performance improvement.
o Commitment to providing customer-focused services and solving problems creatively.
4. Additional Requirement:
A full, current UK driving license or access to a vehicle to meet the demands of the role.
Additional Information:
A Basic Access NI Check is required for this role at a cost of £16.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please send your CV to chris.oneill@mparecruitment.co.uk
Or for further information and a confidential discussion on this post please call Chris at our Belfast office on 02895 211111
Please ensure your CV is accurate and updated with full personal contact details, education history, qualifications, and employment history.
MPA Recruitment are operating as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
MPA are committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of gender, marital or family status, religious belief, political opinion, disability, age, race, nationality, or sexual orientation.