Affordable Housing Development Officer

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Housing Development Officer

Teignbridge District Council
📍 Hybrid Working – Primarily remote with travel to Newton Abbot (TQ12 4XX) and sites across Teignbridge as required

Contract: 6 Months
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: Competitive – Please state your required hourly/day rate upon application

Fox Morris Group are delighted to be working with Teignbridge District Council to recruit an experienced Housing Development Officer on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a housing development professional with experience delivering affordable housing schemes within a Local Authority or public sector environment. You'll play a key role in managing housing projects from inception through to delivery, working alongside internal teams, elected members and external stakeholders to help deliver high-quality affordable homes across the district.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage and oversee affordable housing development projects, ensuring schemes are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

* Act as the Council's client representative, coordinating projects throughout the development lifecycle.

* Work collaboratively with internal departments and elected Members to ensure effective project delivery.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, Registered Providers, Homes England, One Public Estate, town and parish councils, and other external partners.

* Engage with local communities and key stakeholders throughout project delivery.

* Maintain accurate project documentation and records for governance, reporting and audit purposes.

Essential Requirements

* Significant experience delivering affordable housing developments, ideally within a Local Authority or public sector setting.

* Strong understanding of the housing challenges affecting coastal, market town and rural communities.

* Good knowledge of the residential development and construction market within Devon (knowledge of Teignbridge would be advantageous).

* Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

* Proficient in Microsoft 365 and able to use specialist housing or project management systems.

What's on Offer

* Initial 6-month contract

* Hybrid working with the flexibility to work remotely

* Opportunity to work on meaningful housing developments that positively impact local communities

* Competitive rate, dependent on experience

How to Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, please send:

* Your up-to-date CV

* Your availability or notice period

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only consider candidates who provide the above information

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