2. Maintain an awareness of local housing and community needs and development opportunities.

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1 Role: Responsible To: Location: Assistant Development Officer Development Manager Merseyside Region Purpose of the Role To assist the New Business Development and Development Programme Delivery Teams in the planning of development programmes and delivery of development projects. Specific Responsibilities & Accountabilities 1. To assist in the preparation of Liverpool Mutual Homes development programmes and strategies and formulate bids 2. Maintain an awareness of local housing and community needs and development opportunities. 3. To assist in delivering a variety of regeneration & development initiatives. 4. To seek and gather information about sites and buildings for acquisition, development or leasing 5. To assist in carrying out feasibility studies and financial appraisals. 6. To store data and produce visual records using Geographical nformation Systems (GS). 7. To liaise with consultants, contractors, solicitors, local authorities and other agencies such as JV North as appropriate. 8. To maintain a knowledge of Homes and Community Agency development and scheme work requirements and to input records onto HCA CT systems. 9 To record and maintain development risk information 10. To maintain accurate records in databases and spreadsheets to assist in planning and delivering the Liverpool Strategic Housing Delivery Partner programme 11. To produce performance information about LMH s development activity 12. To assist in ensuring projects on brought in on time, within budget to a quality standard.

2 13. To contribute towards the design of new development schemes 14. To assist in planning and attending community-based meetings and consultation events, sometimes out of core hours, including evenings. 15. To attend site meetings and handovers. 16. To maintain accurate and up to date financial, general records and audit files in compliance with HCA and LMH requirements of all schemes managed. 17. To liaise with housing management staff and repairs staff and client groups and assist in developing effective feedback mechanisms. 18. To attend defects inspections and monitor remedial works and to assist in negotiating the settlement of outstanding defects at the end of the defects liability period. 19. To work with a flexible attitude, allowing for temporary changes in work patterns or any other duties which, from time to time, might reasonably be expected. 20. To maintain Health & Safety records that relate to development projects 21. To comply with LMH s commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken. 22. To carry out such other duties and responsibilities as are consistent with the concept of the role. Corporate Responsibilities 1. Have knowledge of LMH s vision and promote the values of the organisation at all times. 2. To maintain a comprehensive knowledge of LMH departments, services, policies and procedures in relation to the role and to be responsible for maintaining effective working relationships with internal services, external agencies and organisations. 3. Comply at all times with all LMH policies and relevant legislation including Data Protection, Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety and financial regulations 4. To understand the key business priorities and performance indicators throughout LMH. 5. To have an understanding of equality and diversity, to enable the promotion of positive practices in all LMH activities.

3 6. Risk management is every member of staff s responsibility and everyone has a role in carrying out appropriate Risk Management by adhering to the LMH Risk Framework and contributing to risk identification, assessment and control exercises 7. Support the delivery of value for money services, providing cost-effective, efficient, quality services to meet existing and potential customers needs. Continuous mprovement 1. Contribute to the development of the Service business planning process to ensure the vision and outcomes of LMH are delivered effectively. Signature of post holder: Date: Signature of manager: Date:

4 Role: Responsible To: Location: Assistant Development Officer Development Manager Merseyside Region Essential Desirable Method of Assessment (see list below) Education and Qualifications Degree level qualification. AF/ CQ Full Driving Licence. AF/ CQ Experience, Skills & Knowledge Understanding of good project management Ability to identify land and building acquisitions to support LMH s Growth Strategy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to use GS to store and present data. Excellent T skills, with the ability to use computerised and manual record keeping systems. Excellent time management skills. Ability to work to strict deadlines and remain productive under pressure. Ability to produce performance management information Ability to use financial appraisal and development project management models. Experience of working in a social housing organisation

5 Ability to liaise with key stakeholders Ability to present information orally and in report form Willingness to work flexible hours in order to meet customer needs and business requirements. A knowledge of the Homes and Communities Agency s programmes and development scheme standards Commitment to equality and diversity. High standards of personal and professional integrity Empathy with the vision and values of LMH. Enthusiasm, resilience, resourcefulness. Competencies Able to anticipate and respond to changing customer needs through consultation and by acquiring feedback. Able to proactively communicate by considering appropriate style for situation, actively listening and building report. Demonstrates awareness of costs and benefits of decision making in own area, considers options for efficiency savings and ensures team contribute to strategic objectives. Able to consult with colleagues, encourage team cooperation and make positive contributions to team activities. Will actively seek need for change, take responsibility for developing solutions, and encourage input from others to develop service improvements Key AF Application Form nterview (may include presentation or occupational test where appropriate) CQ Certificate of Qualification

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