Housing Development Officer in Watford

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

About Us

Three Rivers District in South West Hertfordshire straddles the north west corner of the M25 on the edge of Greater London. The district is a mixture of beautiful countryside, villages and small towns. The area has a diverse range of sectors and businesses and is a centre for the film industry with Warner Brothers at Leavesden forming part of a studio cluster along with Elstree and Pinewood at a short drive away.

At a glance:

• 700 historic assets and 22 conservation areas, with 77% of the district in the Green Belt
• 1,914 NNDR registered businesses with the economy providing 39,000 jobs
• Very low crime rate
• The district ranks highly for business registrations and start-ups, with a highly skilled and trained workforce and high employment levels, with GVA and weekly earnings above average

We are proud that so many people choose to live, work and visit here, and even prouder that our brilliant team loves working here too! In our latest staff survey, 88% said they find their work fulfilling and rewarding, over 90% said they can rely on their colleagues, and nearly 90% felt they have meaningful goals to aim for.

We are now looking for a Housing Development Officer to join our team on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week for a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2028.

The Benefits:

• Salary of £35,479 - £37,408 per annum (pro rata)
• 29 days holiday per annum, rising to 31 days (pro rata)
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Flexible working
• Career development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted leisure centre membership
• Employee volunteering schemes
• Access to discounted activities and days out

This is an exciting opportunity for a housing professional with policy or strategy knowledge to join our forward-thinking organisation. In this highly rewarding role, you will have the chance to make a difference to everyday people, helping drive the delivery of affordable homes that support thriving, sustainable communities. What's more, with a part-time commitment of just 22.5 hours per week, you'll have the flexibility to shape a healthier balance around your wider priorities, giving you more freedom to manage both your career and personal life in a way that works for you.

So, if you want to play a meaningful part in delivering more accessible housing across the district, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Housing Development Officer, you will support the delivery of affordable housing initiatives across our area. Working closely with developers, planners, registered providers and internal teams, you will support affordable housing schemes from feasibility through to completion. A key element of your role will be to ensure developments provide the right mix of homes in line with local housing requirements and planning policies. You will also contribute to the development of key housing strategies, including our Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, helping to shape our approach to meeting current and future housing demand. In doing so, you will ensure all activities are fully compliant with relevant legislation and statutory obligations.

Additionally, you will:

• Build strong relationships with Registered Providers and external stakeholders
• Support consultation and resident engagement activities
• Co-ordinate Registered Provider Forums
• Analyse housing data to support planning and performance monitoring
• Assist with the implementation of the Local Investment Plan

About You

To be considered as the Housing Development Officer, you will need:

• Experience drafting policy and/or corporate strategy
• Experience of effective partnership working and stakeholder management
• Broad knowledge of national, regional and local housing issues
• An understanding of affordable housing delivery
• The ability to analyse and interpret housing data effectively
• Strong communication skills across a range of audiences and platforms
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• A full, valid driving licence and access to your own transport

The closing date for this role is 20th May 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Housing Strategy Officer, Affordable Housing Officer, Housing Policy Officer, Housing Development Co-ordinator, or Strategic Housing Officer.

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