Housing Development Officer

Job Description

Further InformationThe CouncilNorthumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Governments ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. Thats why we want bold, creative and agilethinkers who can help us move forward and innovate. The ServiceThe post is based within the Housing and Public Protection Service, which is responsible for the management and repair of the councils own housing stock (circa 8,700 properties) and the delivery of a broad range of regulatory and enforcement actions. The postwill be based in the growing Housing Delivery team which forms part of the Housing Maintenance and Capital Delivery function. The roleThis role offers exciting and significant opportunities to identify potential new build, refurbishment and regeneration opportunities to meet affordable housing need and support implementation of the agreed housing delivery programme that aims to deliver theright type of affordable housing, at the right scale in the right location and managed by the right landlord. The post holder will work alongside an existing Housing Development Officer and report to the Housing Delivery Manager and will be expected to workwith a flexible, positive approach and make an active contribution to the overall development of the newly formed Housing Delivery function. The key responsibilities of the post include: To identify potential new build, refurbishment and regeneration opportunities to meet affordable housing need and support implementation of the agreed housing delivery programme. To assess and determine value for money, overall benefits and potential barriers to schemes and carry out Viability appraisals to support the implementation of the housing delivery programme. To work collaboratively with the appropriate internal stakeholders to deliver a seamless Housing Delivery service, including Adult Social Care, Planning Policy, Planning Development Management, Capital Maintenance and Strategic Estates. To develop and manage key relationships with external stakeholders, funders and development partners, including Homes England and Registered housing providers and Community led housing groups. To manage and monitor the Community Housing Fund budget, liaise with Communities CAN and lead on Community Led Housing Project Group meetings. To support the Housing Delivery Manager in drafting Business Cases and submitting funding bids and ensuring compliance with funding obligations. We are offering:A starting salary of £35,411 - £39,493 (Band 8) 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service) (pro-rata for part-time employees) Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision Flexible working arrangements For further information about this vacancy, please contact Rebecca Fenwick - Housing Delivery Manager on mobile: for an informal discussion or email .uk .Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, pleasecheck the Northumberland Council Website.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email .uk with your name and the job titleyou have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enableyou to attend an interview please also let the team know. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed.