Senior Housing Strategy Officer

Help Shape the Future of Affordable Housing in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Council is looking for a dynamic and drivenSenior Housing Strategy Officerto aid the development and delivery of innovative housing strategies that support vibrant, sustainable communities.

About the Role

As a key member of our Housing Strategy and Partnerships Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the Council’s housing related strategies and action plans. You’ll work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, including housing associations, developers, and government bodies, to deliver affordable housing schemes, regeneration projects, and policy innovations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and evaluating the Council’s housing strategies and policies.
• Conducting research and data analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant housing regulations and legislation.
• Working collaboratively internal and external stakeholders, including housing associations and developers.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with:

• Proven experience in housing strategy or policy development.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation and national housing policy.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Desirable qualifications include a relevant degree in housing, planning, or public policy, and membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing.

Working for us

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) after 5 years’ service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus, lots more…

Contact and Apply:

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on housing strategy in North Yorkshire, we want to hear from you! To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Matt Lewer atmatt.lewer@northyorks.gov.uk.

Key dates

Closing date: Sunday 31^stAugust 2025

Interviewdate: TBC

We look forward to exploring your interest and receiving your application.

Key documents

Job Description

Total Rewards

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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