Assistant Principal Officer (PPANI), Homelessness Policy NIHE

Job reference:2026-131

Salary:£37,280 - £42,839

Duration:Permanent

Band:6

Closing date:Thursday 24 September 2026 at 4:30pm

Job purpose:

Reporting directly to the Homelessness Policy Manager, the Assistant Principal Officer will provide detailed operational and functional support in the development and delivery of a number of strands relating to Homelessness Policy, with a particular focus on supporting the Public Protection Arrangements Northern Ireland (PPANI).

The essential criteria are detailed in the Candidate Information Pack.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• i) Possess a degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification

OR

• ii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning AND at least 2 years' experience working within a homeless function

1. Candidates must demonstrate at least 1 year's experience of:

• A) Working in a significant housing/homeless function/service, project/s, contract/s or programme of work, including ensuring effective governance arrangements are developed and maintained
• B) Working collaboratively to support multi-agency arrangements such as ability to attend and contribute to case conferences

1. • Hold a recognised professional Housing qualificationCandidates must demonstrate their relevant experience in all of the following areas:
     • A) The implementation of homelessness policy in an operational environment and/or development of homelessness policy/strategy
     • B) Effective written and verbal communication skills, including drafting reports and demonstrating effective negotiation skills
     • C) Working as a part of team and supporting and mentoring staff in the administration of tasks
     • D) Analysing and interpreting data and managing complex information to improve service provision
     • Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full including with reasonable travel timeframes

Desirable Criteria

• Hold a recognised professional Housing qualification

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