BACKGROUND INFORMATION
THE CADARN HOUSING GROUP and NEWYDD HOUSING ASSOCIATION
We believe in providing our staff with excellent working conditions and benefits. In return we expect you to work hard, contribute and help us to deliver improving services. The work we do is important, it affects peoples’ lives and we need to be the best at what we do.
ü Our employees enjoy excellent working conditions
ü Our employees are encouraged to take responsibility and are given the opportunity to learn from their mistakes
ü Working hours are flexible to ensure an excellent service can be provided
ü Working arrangements are flexible so our employees can balance their work/home life
ü Our employees are encouraged to develop their knowledge through training and membership of professional bodies, professional training can be provided and professional subscriptions are reimbursed
ü Our employees are encouraged to enjoy work and benefit from regular social events
THE ROLE OF THE DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
The Development Administrator is expected to assist the Group and the Development Department to achieve the Corporate and Departmental objectives and business plan targets by providing a high quality administrative service to ensure the smooth running of the department.
This post will be working on Newydd stock and with Newydd tenants but the contract of employment will be with the parent company, The Cadarn Housing Group.
The full job description and person specification for this role is also attached.
As an Investors in People organisation, The Group encourages employees to develop themselves through various methods of training activities.
The Group has a system of appraisal and support that will give staff a regular opportunity to discuss performance and priorities with their line manager. These support sessions will also be the opportunity to agree specific tasks and responsibilities in response to the Group’s objectives and priorities at the time.
Please refer to the person specification for the specific requirements applicable to this post. All applicants will be judged against the specification. You should ensure your application fully explains why you believe you can satisfy the criteria.
The Development Administrator will report to the Development Manager and will work as part of the Development Team. The Company structure is also attached.
THE AREAS OF WORK
This post is based in the Cardiff Office at 5 Village Way, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7NE.
SALARY AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary
The Group operates a market rate system and the salary range for this post is £20,169 - £21,229. The Group’s normal policy is to appoint new employees at the starting point of the range.
After one year of service subject to satisfactory performance your salary will increase to the middle of the range and after two years it will increase to the top of the range again subject to satisfactory performance. Salaries are reviewed annually.
Contract of employment
The post of Development Administrator is subject to a contract of employment between the Group and the post-holder. The contract of employment will set out the terms of appointment and must be read in conjunction with the Group's Staff Handbook.
Working hours
The working hours applicable to this post are 35 hours per week.
No Smoking Policy
All Group work places are ‘non smoking’ and smoking breaks are not permitted during work hours.
Welsh Language Scheme
The Group operates a Welsh Language Scheme and is committed to the equal treatment of English and Welsh when delivering its services to the public in Welsh.
Application procedure
All applications should be completed on our online recruitment site at www.Newydd.co.uk/jobs
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 4 September 2016.
Please do not submit CV’s as these will not be considered. Late applications will also not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 15 September 2016.
The Group aims to inform all applicants of the outcome of their applications within 10 working days of the closing date. If you have any queries about the application process please contact a member of the HR team on 029 20005486.