Overview
Strategic Housing Officer – OX1 1ND
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £44711 – £47754
Working Hours: 37
Location: Oxfordshire
Business Unit: Property & Assets
The Strategic Housing Officer – Residential Assets and Investments, will support the asset management function for Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), ensuring the effective management of all OCC-owned and third-party residential assets in the County. The role sits at the heart of all aspects of housing operations, including asset lifecycle management, repairs, voids, tenancy management, compliance, financial controls and reporting. The officer will be responsible for delivering strategic objectives, maintaining high standards of accommodation, and streamlining processes through the adoption of centralised systems and automation. The role will also support housing standards, manage partnerships with developers and landlords, and collaborate with commissioning colleagues to improve housing models across Oxfordshire.
This role will report to the Senior Strategic Officer – Operations and will contribute to housing strategy development while managing the day-to-day housing operations. The postholder will become responsible for overseeing and managing internal resources to ensure effective delivery of housing projects and support services.
This is a pivotal role within OCC at an exciting time for the organisation. Your success here will directly and positively impact the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in Oxfordshire. You will be tenacious, with a relentless drive to get things done, pushing through obstacles when necessary to achieve results. Acting with pace and urgency, you’ll ensure nothing stalls on your watch. You will approach challenges with creative problem-solving, seeing opportunities where others see roadblocks. Tech-savvy and naturally curious, you’ll leverage systems and digital tools to streamline processes and improve outcomes. With attention to processes and an eye for detail you’ll ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Self-driven and independent, you know what needs to be done and deliver without needing to be asked or reminded. You’ll bring a deep understanding of specialist housing and be involved in issuing tenancies and mobilising properties, ensuring operations and developments run smoothly. With an innate savvy and sharp instincts, you’ll navigate complexities effortlessly, making sure that the work is not just done, but done well.
We support our organisation, local people and partners to look forward, using analysis and evidence to inform plans, manage risks appropriately, apply insight and develop the market to enable the right services for our local people. We drive change so people receive the right service for their need while ensuring the best possible value is achieved, being flexible to allow for different circumstances and applying our specialisms. We learn and adapt to deliver positive outcomes in efficient and consistent ways, constructively challenging how services are provided and working together to build on our strengths.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
