Information Security Officer

Buckinghamshire Council; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an experienced planning and development professional to play a vital role in affordable housing delivery in Watford. The successful candidate will evaluate planning applications, lead the housing strategy, and provide insights on housing trends. This role promises a flexible working environment and generous benefits, including discounts and a pension scheme. Ideal for those passionate about shaping future housing solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts at cafés and restaurants

Generous Pension Scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Travel discounts with Arriva

Qualifications

• Solid background in planning and development.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and present insights clearly.
• Proactive approach to learning, with willingness to grow.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate planning applications and advise on affordable housing provision.
• Lead and implement the Council's wider Housing Strategy.
• Provide insights on housing trends to inform decision-making.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Support management in ensuring homelessness and housing delivery are core elements.

Skills

Planning and development background

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

This is an exciting time to join the Council as we are in the midst of change and transition, with a new Local Plan being developed and the Housing Strategy being adopted last year. This role will therefore be integral to shaping the future affordable housing delivery in Buckinghamshire through a wide selection of projects.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate planning applications and advise on affordable housing provision in line with policy.
• Lead, develop, monitor and ensure implementation of the Council's wider Housing Strategy and its associated delivery plans. This includes collecting KPI monitoring data from Registered Providers.
• Provide insight on housing trends, risks, and best practices in a data‑driven manner to inform decision‑making.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and represent the Council in forums and partnerships.
• Support the management team in working across the Council to ensure homelessness and housing delivery are core elements to other relevant strategies.
• Engage with development scheme management and the governance processes.

Work Environment

As an 'any‑desk' worker, you will need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources. You may work from home or an office location when required, and are expected to work from the office a couple of times a week depending on your role and team requirements.

Qualifications

• Essential: A solid background in planning and development.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Registered Provider operations, affordable housing delivery and/or an understanding of wider housing services such as temporary accommodation.
• Analytical mindset: Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and present insights clearly.
• Adaptability: A proactive approach to learning, with a willingness to grow and develop on the job.
• Communication skills: Confident in communicating effectively across a range of platforms and audiences.

Benefits

Hard work and success deserves recognition. We actively encourage a good work‑life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.