Research & Information Officer - Housing - SIC09097

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The Research and Information Officer is part of a team whose function is to develop comprehensive information and policies on housing, and to contribute to the development of Housing Strategies for Shetland.

The Research and Information Officer will have a role to play in liaising with various agencies and individuals to ensure that all relevant information is gathered, interpreted and disseminated appropriately.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

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Additional Information

• The grade of this post is H
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at 8 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Keith Lobban - Senior Administration & Systems Officer, Tel: , Email:

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call .

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.

Find out more about:

Living and working in Shetland: here

The Shetland Islands Council: here