Housing Development Officer

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority in South West 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

•  Led 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
• £500pd
• Inside IR35
• Predominantly remote working, with attendance required at offices in the area and site visits as required.

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To discuss this opportunity further, please contact me on 0203 627 1073 or Melissa.p@stonehouserg.com.