The Council was seeking a six-month interim role within Asset Management and Development Department to be based in the Housing Delivery Team. As with the previous item, concern was expressed over the salary scale and cost entailed with the appointment. It was stated that the role be considered amongst existing staff in addition to external applications.
RESOLVED that:
1. The six-month interim post be approved.
2. The creation of a 26-week interim Senior Development Officer post in Asset Management and Development at a cost of £65,000 be approved to be funded from the Housing Revenue Account as detailed in the report.
Reason
The appointment of an Interim Senior Development Officer would support the Interim Housing Delivery Manager at a busy time for the team. The interim role would include undertaking practice audits of all Homes England schemes, ensuring development procedures are in place and consolidating the growing development programme in line with financial appraisal requirements. The role will therefore enable the Council to be best prepared for this audit.