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Head of Housing Services - Basildon Council

£81,891 - £89,597 (including fringe and excluding car allowance), plus performance related pay

36.25 hours per week Ref: RQ00058

This pivotal role will be responsible for services which touch many of our residents and are at the forefront of delivering our Five Promises.

You will require effective management skills and the ability to direct a number of business areas, including Housing Choice, Housing Landlord Services, Housing Property Services and Community Services.

Excellent customer service, backed by intelligent investment in our estates and stock will be crucial elements of this role. So too will expansion of our stock through new build, and creating employment opportunities for local people.

We're looking for someone who is experienced and grounded, and with the flair and imagination to find new ways of doing things.

If this is you please visit our website for further details and an application pack.

We offer excellent benefi ts including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, car parking and individually tailored learning and development opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for achieving self-satisfaction of delivering change at the front end of an organisation.

References will be taken up prior to interview.

For more information and to apply online visit www.basildon.gov.uk or telephone our 24 hour recruitment line on 01268 294289 quoting reference number RQ00058

We are registered with Type Talk. The pack is available in alternative formats.

Closing date for applications: 14 July 2013.

Online testing: 16-22 July 2013.

Initial interview: 22/23 July 2013. Assessment Centre during the day and final interview during the evening: 25 July 2013. WORKING TOWARDS QUALITY AND EQUALITY.

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