Housing Policy and Procurement Officer (FTC 12 Months)

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 34,962 - 38,791; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is hiring a Housing Policy and Procurement Officer to navigate challenges in the housing sector. You will support projects related to accommodation provision, housing strategies, and social housing policy. Ideal candidates have experience in housing authority roles and a strong understanding of homelessness legislation. The role requires good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. A relevant qualification is desirable. This position offers a salary between £34,962 to £38,791.

Qualifications

• Experience in a housing strategy, development, or enabling role.
• Understanding of local authority statutory duties relating to homelessness.
• Knowledge of housing agenda, legislation, and policy developments.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning and design of accommodation provision.
• Assist with developing housing strategies and policies.
• Apply knowledge of social housing policy to project work.

Skills

Knowledge of social housing issues

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant professional qualification or membership (e.g., CIH)

Job description

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead - Housing Policy and Procurement Officer (Fixed Term)

Apply before 08/06/2026

Salary / Day Rate - £34,962 to £38,791

About the role

The Housing Service at RBWM is facing a period of unprecedented challenges and demand. To anticipate and plan for these pressures, we are seeking a Housing Policy and Procurement Officer to join our Strategy and Enabling Team.

The successful candidates will be knowledgeable of social housing issues such as homelessness and development. They will also be capable of working independently, as directed on a range of policy, procurement, contractual workstreams.

As important as knowledge and technical skills are qualities of flexibility and innovation and a desire to learn from the skill sets and experience of colleagues.

Your role will involve:

• Supporting the commissioning, research and design of varied accommodation provision across the borough
• Assisting with the development of housing strategies, policies and service plans
• Supporting senior officers in the delivery of a range of housing strategy projects
• Applying knowledge of social housing policy to practical project work
• Helping to deliver housing projects with internal teams and external partners
• Assisting with the commissioning and procurement of housing-related services
• Supporting projects linked to IT systems and data management within the service

What we are looking for:

• Experience working in a housing strategy, development or enabling role within a local housing authority, registered provider, consultancy, government agency or charitable body
• Strong understanding of the social housing environment and local authority statutory duties relating to homelessness
• Sound knowledge of the wider housing agenda, relevant legislation and policy developments
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with a motivated, results‑focused approach
• Strong communication skills across a range of settings and media
• (Desirable) Relevant professional qualification or membership (e.g.~CIH)
• (Desirable) Knowledge of social housing development, planning processes, and public sector IT and data issues

For more information on this role and others, please visit: https://rbwmjobs.co.uk/

For a confidential discussion contact:

[e-mail] or 07546 415 794.

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