Housing Strategy And Development Lead

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A strategic housing consultancy is looking for an Interim Housing Strategy and Affordable Housing Development Lead to manage key projects impacting housing in the region. This 4-6 month contract requires expertise in policy development and affordable housing. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for engaging with stakeholders and ensuring effective strategies. This role offers flexible working arrangements in Berkshire.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in policy development, planning, and affordable housing delivery.
• Ability to use data to drive decision-making.
• Collaborative approach to engage with senior officers and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a co-produced Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy.
• Oversee the creation of a Specialist Housing Strategy and its SPD.
• Provide expert advice on affordable housing within planning.

Skills

Strategic housing professional

Research and analytical skills

Communication and presentation skills

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of housing?

We're seeking an Interim Housing Strategy and Affordable Housing Development Lead to take the lead on key strategic housing projects that will have a lasting impact across the region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced housing professional to join on a 4-6 month contract, working 3-4 days per week, with potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a co-produced Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, ensuring broad engagement and progression through the democratic adoption process.
• Oversee the creation of a Specialist Housing Strategy and its accompanying Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), from development to adoption.
• Provide expert advice on affordable housing within planning, including direct engagement with developers, registered providers, and key stakeholders such as Homes England.
• Represent and justify affordable housing policy at planning appeals and public inquiries, as needed.

Qualifications

• A strategic housing professional with extensive experience in policy development, planning, and affordable housing delivery.
• Strong research, evaluation, and analytical skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
• A collaborative approach, able to engage and influence senior officers, elected members, and external partners.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to deliver complex messages to a range of audiences.

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Berkshire (working arrangements to be confirmed)

How to Apply

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