Senior Housing Development & Regeneration Lead (Net Zero)

West Dunbartonshire Council; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave 25–35 days

Wellbeing support

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a dedicated Housing Professional to join the Housing Development and Homelessness team as a Senior Housing Development Officer (Better Homes) and lead our strategic housing priorities.

You will oversee the Local Housing Strategy, asset strategies, and regeneration initiatives while ensuring compliance with the Scottish Social Housing Net Zero Standard and enhancing energy efficiency and stock conditions.

Qualifications

• Professional Housing Diploma or Honours degree in a relevant discipline.
• Significant senior-level experience in housing development, construction, or regeneration.
• Proven track record delivering social housing programmes and managing significant budgets.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of housing policy, legislation and procurement.
• Continued Professional Development evidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Local Housing Strategy workstreams aligned with guidance and SHIP integration.
• Ensure compliance with the Social Housing Net Zero Standard.
• Drive housing-led regeneration projects to create sustainable communities.
• Develop and implement a housing asset management strategy with condition assessments and prioritisation of investments.
• Maintain housing stock quality addressing damp, mould and accessibility per standards.
• Lead on Net Zero Standard guidance and energy policies for current and future stock.
• Lead regeneration initiatives using place standard tools with community focus.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Housing policy knowledge

Procurement practices

Problem solving

CPD evidence

Education

Housing Diploma or Honours degree

Job description

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a dedicated Housing Professional to join the Housing Development and Homelessness team as a Senior Housing Development Officer (Better Homes) and lead our strategic housing priorities.

You will oversee the Local Housing Strategy, asset strategies, and regeneration initiatives while ensuring compliance with the Scottish Social Housing Net Zero Standard and enhancing energy efficiency and stock conditions.