Housing Development Officer

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Llanfaredd; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Llanfaredd is hiring a Development Officer to identify properties for temporary homeless accommodation. This role requires collaboration with various teams and stakeholders, conducting financial assessments, and managing projects. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service orientation, project planning skills, and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team. Benefits include training, flexible working, and a competitive pay package.

Benefits

Training and skill development

Flexible Working

Defined benefit Pension Scheme

Learning and Development

Lease Car Scheme

Competitive Pay

Health and Well Being

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and communicate clearly.
• Skilled in undertaking financial viability assessments.
• Confident in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess properties for temporary homeless accommodation.
• Collaborate with teams on design potential and planning feasibility.
• Conduct financial viability assessments and produce reports.
• Lead and manage projects ensuring strategic alignment.

Skills

Customer-focused services

Stakeholder management

Information presentation

Project planning

ICT systems proficiency

Financial viability assessments

Teamwork

Job description

The Development Officer will identify and assess properties for use as temporary homeless accommodation. Working collaboratively with Housing Communities and Housing Quality Teams, they will evaluate suitability, design potential, and planning. The role involves engaging with statutory services, conducting financial viability assessments, and producing detailed reports to support decision-making. This position plays a key role in ensuring safe, appropriate, and cost-effective temporary housing solutions across Powys.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess properties for use as temporary homeless accommodation, ensuring suitability and compliance.
• Collaborate with Housing Communities and Housing Quality teams to evaluate design potential and planning feasibility.
• Engage with statutory services and partners to support project development and delivery.
• Conduct financial viability assessments and produce detailed reports to inform decision-making.
• Respond to identified housing need and contribute to acquisition and redevelopment of accommodation.
• Lead and manage projects in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring value for money and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering customer-focused services and fostering a culture of excellence in customer care.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and clearly communicate.
• Ability to interpret and present information clearly and confidently.
• Ability to create detailed project plans and schedules.
• Proficient in using ICT systems to support project delivery and service improvement.
• Skilled in undertaking financial viability assessments and completion of grant funding applications.
• Confident in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team as well on own initiative working to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Benefits

• We will train you and develop your skills
• Flexible Working
• Guaranteed defined benefit Pension Scheme
• Learning and Development
• Lease Car Scheme
• Competitive Pay
• A Great Place to Live
• Powys County Council Reward Scheme
• Health and Well Being
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits