Project Officer (Housing Development)

Stonewater; Bedford; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the UK is seeking a Project Officer to support the execution of their development programme. This home-based role involves coordinating affordable housing projects, producing reports, and ensuring effective communication across teams. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a proactive approach to work. The position offers an opportunity to positively impact the housing needs of the community.

Qualifications

• Confident, independent, and proactive in team settings.
• Customer-focused approach to work.
• Ability to produce clear reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and management of housing projects.
• Produce reports for stakeholders.
• Support effective project management across teams.
• Collect and analyze data to manage workload.

Skills

Knowledge about affordable housing

Strong verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Excellent administrative skills

Good numerical skills

Job description

Project Officer – Home Based (East of England)

Home based role with occasional travel to development sites in East of England. The successful candidate will support the execution of Stonewater’s development programme, helping to deliver quality, affordable homes for those who need them most.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination and management of affordable housing development projects
• Produce written reports and project documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Support effective project management and communication across teams
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data to prioritise and manage a varied workload

Ideal Candidate

• Interested in or knowledgeable about affordable housing
• Confident, independent and pro‑active in work and relationships with colleagues
• Customer‑focused approach to work
• Excellent administrative, problem‑solving and attention‑to‑detail skills
• Strong verbal and written communication, able to produce clear reports
• Good numerical and organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage workload

Recruitment Requirements

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references and a valid Right to Work document.

About Stonewater

Stonewater is a leading housing provider managing around 40,000 homes and serving 93,000 customers. We focus on delivering quality homes and services to people whose needs are not met by the open market.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are working towards accreditation as a Disability Confident Leader. We also hold accreditation as an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix and are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer.

Stonewater reserves the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.