Affordable Housing (Enabling) Team Leader

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an Affordable Housing (Enabling) Team Leader to provide leadership and develop strategies for affordable housing within the community. This role involves evaluating housing needs, fostering partnerships for solutions, and contributing to local planning policies. Ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the housing sector. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in affordable housing or related fields.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate housing needs.
• Proven leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Affordable Housing Enabling Team.
• Evaluate affordable housing needs and identify gaps.
• Develop strategies for securing affordable housing solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Housing market analysis

Strategy development

Partnership building

Community engagement

Job description

Overview

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

About The Team

It’s an exciting time to be working at Bath & North East Somerset as we implement an organisational change programme that is transforming the way we work, and we embark on a period of significant housing delivery. It is a challenging time too because we have lots to do, with a clear mandate from the current administration to deliver this ambitious housing programme. We are recruiting to smarter structures to resource and supplement the great teams we have. We need people with drive, experience and determination who aspire to develop careers in a fast-paced organisation.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced professional to join the Affordable & Specialist Housing Team as Affordable Housing (Enabling) Team Leader.

You will provide leadership, management and support to the Affordable Housing Enabling Team and work as a team to maintain an in-depth understanding of the current housing market in the district, analyse and evaluate affordable housing need, identify gaps in provision and develop innovative strategies and partnerships to secure affordable housing solutions that address identified gaps and foster long-term sustainable communities.

As well as direct work to deliver affordable housing, you will also support and contribute to the development of the affordable housing aspects of statutory regional and local Planning strategies and policies.

Working with the Team Manager (Delivery Lead Affordable & Specialist Housing), you will support the development and delivery of strategies which leverage market-led housing activities and contribute toward meeting B&NES corporate objectives.

So come and join our award-winning teams on this generational journey that will transform the district and contribute to the regional growth agenda.

Contact and Interview Details

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Nick Plumley, Delivery Lead - Affordable & Specialist Housing, [e-mail] or call 01225477856.

Interview date: 22/10/2025

No Agencies Please.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Additional Information

• About Bath And North East Somerset Council: Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Employer. The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.