Housing Principal Officer - Strategy - Local Authority

Principal Officer - Housing Strategy

• Location: Swinton, Greater Manchester (M27)
• Job Type: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week office-based)
• Salary: Umbrella: £32.04 - £34.22 per hour, PAYE: £25.14 - £26.78 per hour
• Start Date: ASAP

Join the Housing Strategy Team at Salford City Council during a pivotal time. We are seeking an experienced and driven Principal Officer to lead on the development, delivery, monitoring, and reporting of housing and homelessness strategies and policies that significantly impact residents' lives.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the development of a supported housing needs assessment, strategy, and delivery plan.
• Design and implement a monitoring and reporting framework to track progress and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with the Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight Act.
• Manage and prioritise multiple workstreams to meet tight statutory deadlines.
• Use data collection and analysis to inform evidence-based strategy development.
• Drive a partnership approach, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
• Lead meaningful stakeholder engagement, including with people with lived experience, providers, and key partners.
• Produce high-quality written reports, strategies, and briefings for a range of audiences.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in strategy development, ideally within local government or housing-related services.
• Strong understanding of housing and homelessness issues.
• Demonstrable ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of data analysis and using evidence to inform policy and strategy.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across organisations and sectors.
• Ability to use initiative and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working options (subject to service needs).
• The opportunity to lead high-impact strategic work that improves residents' lives.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture built on the values of Pride, Passion, People, and Personal Responsibility.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to helping employees thrive.

To apply for the Principal Officer - Housing Strategy position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.