Strategic Housing Planner – Policy & Partnerships (Hybrid)

Hoople Group; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Flexible working

Career progression

Training & development

Job summary

Herefordshire Council is seeking a Housing Strategy Officer to develop and deliver strategic housing projects, analyse data, and advise on policy and partnerships. You will collaborate with housing providers, council teams and partner agencies to build strong relationships and deliver housing-related priorities across Herefordshire.

You will research legislation and local data, prepare strategies and briefings, and support engagement and funding bids to improve services and outcomes for

Qualifications

• Substantial experience researching and analysing complex information.
• Ability to prepare clear, high-quality policy, strategy or project documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Research, monitor and explain housing legislation, policy and practice to inform strategy.
• Gather and analyse business intelligence about housing supply, need and demand.
• Draft, edit and present strategies, reports and governance documents.
• Convene and support multi-agency meetings with housing providers and partners.
• Support commissioning, procurement and redesign of housing-related services.
• Provide advice to senior managers, councillors and colleagues on strategic housing issues.
• Research, develop and apply for internal and external funding to deliver housing strategies.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research

Stakeholder engagement

Written & verbal communication

Project coordination

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Herefordshire Council is seeking a Housing Strategy Officer to develop and deliver strategic housing projects, analyse data, and advise on policy and partnerships. You will collaborate with housing providers, council teams and partner agencies to build strong relationships and deliver housing-related priorities across Herefordshire.

You will research legislation and local data, prepare strategies and briefings, and support engagement and funding bids to improve services and outcomes for