Housing Strategy & Development Officer

Job Switch; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a proactive Housing Strategy & Development Officer to support their housing team on a temporary contract. The role involves contributing to policy development, data reporting, and strategic planning with external stakeholders. This mid-senior level position offers a hybrid working environment with at least two days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of housing policy.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to housing policy development.
• Support strategic planning and managing new affordable housing.
• Liaise with developers and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative working

Data analysis

Understanding of housing policy

Tools

Locata housing systems

Job description

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East Herts Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Housing Strategy Officer to support our housing team on a temporary 3-month contract, with the potential for extension for the right candidate. The rate is negotiable depending on experience.

The ideal candidate is confident working with Excel, skilled in data analysis, and experienced with HCLIC and other data submissions. They will support the housing team with key strategy work, data reporting, and policy development.

Responsibilities include contributing to housing policy development, supporting strategic planning, managing the delivery of new affordable housing, and liaising with developers, landowners, and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate housing schemes.

Details:

• Duration: Initial 3 months
• Location: Hybrid working, at least 2 days per week in the office
• Start Date: ASAP

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of housing policy
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and stakeholders
• Use of Locata housing systems is desirable

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Marketing Services