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Delivering Excellent Services – Building Stronger Communities

If you are an experienced and enthusiastic development professional and share our commitment to high quality new homes and building strong and sustainable communities then we would love to hear from you.

Development Project Manager

Grade 7 £29,236-£32,800

Working at the cutting edge of housing development with an organisation that is committed to delivering quality homes meeting high standards of environmental sustainability, you will project manage our new build and lead on Investment Partner liaison.

You will have the opportunity to project manage schemes from inception to completion. This means that you will need an excellent knowledge of funding and systems including the Homes & Communities Agency Capital Funding Guide, Investment Management System and Quality Standards.

You will be confident liaising with contractors and partners and bring excellent problem solving and project management skills.

Application forms and further details are available by telephoning (01706) 273706, or e –mailing rbh.jobvacancies@rbhousing.org.uk

Closing date: 16.45pm on Friday 17 September 2010

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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A HOMES FOR NORTHUMBERLAND BOARD MEMBER?

Homes for Northumberland is inviting those who are passionate about social housing and keen to take on an interesting role to apply for the post of independent board member with the organisation.

The housing provider has Area Boards in Blyth and Alnwick as well as a Strategic Board, which are all made up of independent, council and tenant members to help manage local services. There are currently three vacancies for independent board members in Alnwick and one vacancy for an independent board member in Blyth.

Open to people of all ages, the position of independent board member plays an important role within the organisation. Homes for Northumberland is inviting those who have a real commitment and enthusiasm for making a real difference in Blyth and Alnwick to come forward.

Ray Boycott, managing director at Homes for Northumberland, said: “We are looking for independent board members who can bring particular skills and expertise to support our Area Boards, ranging from housing and construction to regeneration, community issues and equality and diversity.

“This is fantastic opportunity for local people to really get involved and drive forward the decisions that are made in their area at Board level. Candidates for these important roles would need to be committed and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in making a difference to the Blyth and Alnwick communities and I would encourage anyone meeting this criteria to apply.”

All applications are welcome, particularly from women, younger people, those from ethnic communities and those with a disability who are currently underrepresented on the Boards.

For more information and an application pack please contact Jeanette Wilkinson at Homes for Northumberland on 01670 542215 or email: jeanette.wilkinson01@hfn.uk.com

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15 September 2010. Interviews for independent board members will take place the week commencing 4 October 2010.


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