Rate: £345 pd PAYE (flexible holiday pay options)
Contract: Temporary, 4 months
Working Pattern: 4 days per week (flexible – to be agreed with Hiring Manager)
Hybrid Working: Yes, tba
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Housing Enabling Officer to support community-led affordable housing initiatives and help progress schemes from early inception through to delivery. This interim assignment offers the opportunity to work closely with local communities, developers, landowners and internal stakeholders to unlock housing solutions and influence affordable housing outcomes.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping Section 106 agreements, advising on affordable housing planning applications, and supporting town and parish councils to bring forward viable, locally-supported schemes. This role requires regular travel to sites and community meetings, so access to your own vehicle is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Support, advise and guide communities, town and parish councillors through the full lifecycle of affordable housing schemes, from initial interest to completion.
Facilitate discussions, raise awareness of local housing needs, and gather evidence to support scheme development.
Identify suitable sites and work with registered providers, developers and landowners to progress deliverable schemes.
Shape and influence Section 106 agreements and affordable housing planning applications.
Act as an impartial broker between stakeholders, providing informed, balanced and practical advice.
Work with internal services to overcome barriers to delivery, identifying solutions to funding, viability and planning issues.
Support communities in developing bespoke local affordable housing schemes that meet identified needs.
Liaise with external partners and internal teams to ensure momentum is maintained across projects and pre-development activity.
You Will Need (Essential Requirements)
Confident engaging with communities, councillors, residents and local groups, building trust and strong working relationships.
Ability to provide wide-ranging support including awareness-raising, evidence gathering, site identification and stakeholder liaison.
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to act impartially between multiple parties.
Detailed knowledge of planning and housing enabling, gained within a local authority, housing association or private practice.
Understanding of national, regional and sub-regional housing policy and housing needs assessments.
Experience shaping affordable housing elements of planning applications.
Knowledge of scheme viability and funding routes for affordable housing.
Experience supporting community-led housing initiatives.
Ability to work autonomously within a fast-moving caseload.
Job Ref: 5307610
Anticipated Length of Assignment:Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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Housing Enabling Officer employer: Triumph Consultants Ltd
Triumph Consultants is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Greenwich. With a strong focus on community engagement and housing development, employees benefit from meaningful projects that directly impact local residents. The company fosters a collaborative culture, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development while ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all team members.
