We're looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of
Place Partnership Officer
within our
Place Partnerships and Engagement Team
.
This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver Karbon Homes' Place Strategy and support our ambition to create thriving places where customers and communities can flourish. Working as part of the Karbon Foundation and Customer Engagement Directorate, you will play a key role in bringing together colleagues, customers, partners and stakeholders to deliver meaningful change across our neighbourhoods.
About The Role
The Place Partnership Officer will support the Head of Place Partnerships and Engagement in delivering Karbon Homes' Place Strategy through effective coordination, partnership working and programme management across our identified place-based programmes.
You’ll work proactively with colleagues from across the business, customers, community organisations and strategic partners to support the delivery of Thriving Place Strategies and associated action plans. The role will involve developing and maintaining governance arrangements, monitoring progress against agreed outcomes, coordinating reporting and ensuring activity is delivered effectively and consistently.
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping to shape and refresh our place-based strategies, supporting the delivery of initiatives in communities such as Byker and Stanley, and helping to establish approaches that can be replicated across the Karbon footprint.
About You
We're looking for a positive, organised and collaborative individual with experience of working across organisations to deliver projects, programmes or partnership initiatives.
You’ll be confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and able to bring people together around shared objectives. You’ll have strong communication and reporting skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will have:
Experience of working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team and supporting cross-functional projects.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
Excellent written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience of report writing, analysis and presenting information clearly.
The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
Knowledge of regeneration, place shaping, community development, social housing and the wider network of organisations that shape places would be advantageous.
Working With Us
The successful candidate will work within the Place Partnerships and Engagement Team and will report to Victoria Keen, Head of Place Partnerships and Engagement.
If you require further information about the role, please contact Victoria Keen on
07736 965740
Place Partnership Officer – permanent role
Salary is £40,234 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum
Location: Gosforth, Newburn or Stanley – to be agreed
Regular travel to other offices and travel across our communities will be required and a full driving licence is expected
37 hours per week with agile working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)
We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.
The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.
Why Join Us?
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
- Birthday leave
- Health cash plan
- Flexible benefits pot
- Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events
We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting—but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do
not
accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.
Key Dates
Closing date for applications
Monday 30 November 2026
We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications—so don’t wait too long to apply!
Interview date
Monday 14 December to Wednesday 16 December 2026
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.
Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at
recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk
Place Partnership Officer in Newburn employer: Karbon Homes
Join us at our Greengates Office in Stanley, County Durham, where we foster a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and satisfaction. As a Housing Team Manager, you'll benefit from competitive salary packages, generous annual leave, and access to professional development opportunities, all while making a meaningful impact in the community. We value diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with criminal records, ensuring a rich and varied team environment.
