Affordable Housing Enabling Officer

Nub News; Coalville; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development

Employee benefits program

Hybrid working

Job summary

North West Leicestershire District Council is looking to appoint an Affordable Housing Enabling Officer to maximise the delivery of new affordable homes within the district and ensure residents live in safe, affordable, high-quality homes.

The role offers a 36.25-hour week with hybrid working (home and office), a starting salary of £38,510, 34 days holiday (rising to 38), an attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer contribution, and a benefits programme including

Job description

Affordable Housing Enabling Officer

Are you interested in affordable housing and ensuring the work you do has a clear and recognisable impact on our customers? Do you have an understanding of the planning system and the delivery of new affordable housing? If so we may have the next role for you. We are looking for an affordable housing enabling officer to help us maximise the delivery of new affordable homes within the district and ensure our residents can live in safe, affordable and high quality homes within the district.

• 36.25 hrs per week with a starting annual salary of £38,510
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution
• Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Tuesday 29 th September 2026 Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date