Full Description
Our Local Authority client in Devon requires a Housing Delivery Lead to join for a contract role which will initially be offered for 6 months.
You will take a key role in the enabling and optimising the delivery of affordable housing and acting as the key link between stakeholders to meet the Council’s affordable housing objectives. The post holder will identify and facilitate potential development opportunities and delivery mechanisms including using innovative solutions such as land assembly and identifying stalled sites where national funding could unlock development.
You will implement our clients Strategic Objectives specifically with reference to the delivery of new housing, including supporting the development and delivery of the Council’s Housing Strategy. You will also lead on, and be responsible for, maximising the supply and delivery of affordable housing in order to meet the needs of the District. Promote the delivery of new affordable housing (in liaison with planning colleagues) in compliance with the adopted Local Plan and relevant Supplementary Planning Documents.
At this level we would expect a degree level qualification and ideally accreditation through a relevant professional body, but our client will consider people with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience essential. Current sound knowledge and understanding of the broad housing agenda and local, regional and national housing, planning and regeneration policies essential. Experience of the housing development environment is essential. You must have a track record of leading and delivering projects in partnership to achieve outcomes within the housing sector essential. An understanding of the local authority strategic housing function essential.
The role is based in the Devon and the this role is inside IR35. The rate offered will be based on your experience and our client offers hybrid working.
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