We are recruiting for a motivated and experienced Housing Strategy & Development Officer to join a proactive housing team. This is a key interim role with a focus on housing policy, data reporting, and affordable housing delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in strategy, development, and stakeholder engagement, who can operate confidently across planning, housing supply, and data-driven policy work.

This is a hybrid role with a requirement to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Site visits and in-person meetings with developers and managing agents can also be required.

The Role
As Housing Strategy & Development Officer, you will support the delivery of strategic housing priorities and affordable housing supply across the district.
Key responsibilities include:
·Providing pre-application advice to developers, landowners, registered providers and agents on affordable housing policy
·Leading on affordable housing negotiations and delivering responses to planning consultations
·Working with planning teams and housing providers to ensure an appropriate mix and quantity of affordable homes
·Supporting the delivery of housing strategies, policy reviews and data submissions (including HCLIC)
·Using Excel and housing systems to manage data, track delivery and support evidence-based decision making
·Monitoring scheme progress and ensuring all affordable housing developments meet local need and policy standards
·Developing strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support delivery

Key Requirements
·Proven experience in housing strategy, development, or affordable housing delivery
·Strong understanding of planning policy, affordable housing negotiations, and relevant legislation
·Excellent analytical skills and confidence using Excel for data management
·Knowledge of HCLIC reporting and housing data returns
·Ability to work across housing and planning functions with strong stakeholder engagement skills
·Familiarity with Locata housing systems is desirable
·Able to work independently and hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065.
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