At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead affordable housing projects and ensure timely delivery with quality standards.
- Company: Join a dynamic Local Authority team in Devon focused on community development.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: 6-month contract with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful housing initiatives that improve lives in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in affordable housing projects and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are currently partnering with a Local Authority in Devon to recruit a Housing Development Officer on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy Housing Enabling and Development team delivering a range of affordable housing, temporary accommodation and acquisition projects across the district.
The Role
- Lead the project management and client oversight of affordable housing development schemes, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
- Support the delivery of key projects including a 23-unit Passivhaus Plus social housing scheme, temporary accommodation conversion projects and a growing stock acquisition programme.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, elected Members, contractors, consultants, Homes England, Registered Providers and other key stakeholders.
- Maintain clear project records and provide effective stakeholder and community engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Substantial experience delivering affordable housing development projects, ideally within a Local Authority setting.
- Strong project management skills with experience overseeing development schemes from inception through delivery.
- Experience working with housing associations, developers, contractors, Homes England and other external partners.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.
- Knowledge of residential development, construction and affordable housing delivery.
Working Arrangements
- 6-month contract
- Up to 4 days per week
- Inside IR35
- Predominantly remote working, with attendance required at offices in the area and site visits as required.
Housing Development Officer employer: Stonehouse Recruitment
Join a dynamic Local Authority in Devon as a Housing Development Officer, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering affordable housing projects that make a real difference in the community. With a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills while working on impactful schemes like the Passivhaus Plus social housing project. Enjoy the flexibility of predominantly remote working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
