Housing Enabling and Development Officer

Derbyshire Dales District Council has a successful track record in delivering new affordable homes across the district.

The post holder of this exciting new position will support the housing enabling and development function, where our key priority is to boost the supply of affordable housing and delivering the £3.8m funding recently awarded to the authority following a successful bid in the LAHF3 round.

Based within the Housing Team you will work with colleagues enabling new affordable homes and developing new council housing, and alongside those delivering estate regeneration, tackling empty homes, and providing homelessness services, housing advice and support. You will be part of an award winning and dedicated team, working corporately with colleagues across the Council.

We have a strong 'One Team, One Council' culture. Alongside the excellent quality of life, we can offer you the opportunity to further develop your career within an excellent and family friendly authority, with the benefits of hybrid working, flexitime, personal development and CPD opportunities, free staff car parking at Matlock Town Hall, and a confidential counselling service. That's possibly why 87% of our staff feel supported, 85% are satisfied with the District Council as an employer, and 88% know their role contributes to high quality services in the Derbyshire Dales (Staff Survey 2023).

We are looking for a candidate with proven experience in enabling and development over a minimum period of 2 years. Previous experience of working in the provision of traveller sites would also be a distinct advantage but is not essential. This is a real opportunity for the right person to utilise their skills and make a real difference.

For further information or an informal chat in confidence, Jeremy Mason Housing Enabling and Development Manager on 01629 761256, email [email protected] or Rob Cogings Director of Housing on 01629 761354, email [email protected]

To apply, please tell us within the application form why you would like to be considered for this post and how your skills fit the requirements detailed on the Job Description / Person Specification. We're looking for people who can work as part of a team, find better ways of doing things and take pride in getting it right.

If you encounter and problems applying online please contact [email protected]

We do not accept CVs.

Candidates must possess the necessary 'right to work in the UK' authorisation.

We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visaas we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence.

Provisional Interview Date: 27 or 28 November 2024

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.