Housing Coordinator

Supported by the National Lottery Community Fund the Market Development Association are recruiting a Housing Coordinator to put the area on a firm strategic footing in the midst of several large ongoing and forthcoming housing developments. The Housing Development Worker will oversee the provision of support to residents, organise housing based educational programmes and work on the strategic development of new housing sites and models within the Market community. The post holder will report to the Management Committee of the Market Development Association and will be located full time in MDA offices based in the Market Community Centre.

Summary of work responsibilities and personal duties • Provide a comprehensive and effective housing rights and advice support to the Market Community • Coordinate organising and engagement with community in relation to housing • Develop housing centred education and skills programmes for delivery in community • Support wider MDA efforts to secure and promote new housing developments in the area, including new housing types • Lead on developing new models of housing ownership and tenure within the community

Coordinate and lead on housing focused research initiatives within the community, including publication and dissemination of results • Promote a rights based approach to housing within the Market community • Develop and maintain partnerships with relevant housing orientated statutory agencies and associations • Increase the MDA’s housing work visibility and impact through effective communication. • Support development and delivery of Community Wealth Building projects and programmes • Assist in the design and delivery of the MDA’s local community festivals and events. • Undertake any other relevant duties the MDA feels at any time are required to fulfil the needs of the post