Housing Development and Acquisitions Officer - RQ

Our local authority client based in Northamptonshire are urgently seeking an experienced Housing Development and Acquisitions Officer.

Purpose of the job

• To work in partnership with planners, legal services, procurement, Housing Solutions, Tenancy Services, housing associations, private developers, estate agents and other agencies to provide a range of affordable housing to meet identified needs and priorities via new build development, section 106 agreements, open market purchase or other means.
• To assist in the project management of new build housing projects from inception through to practical completion and the end of the defects period.
• To contribute to the redevelopment and regeneration of housing estates across Northamptonshire.
• To purchase properties on the open market, via section 106 agreements or other such ways, to be used for both permanent and temporary accommodation across Northamptonshire.
• To assist with the disposal of properties on the open market that no longer has a need for.
• To contribute to the production and review of the key documents, including the Development and Acquisitions Strategy/Policy.
• To deputise for the Senior Development and Acquisitions Officer, as required.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of the development processes for affordable housing.
• Experience of undertaking and completing project related work.
• Experience of partnership working with housing associations, statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Experience of budget monitoring.
• Contract management and project management skills.
• Knowledge of the planning process.
• Knowledge of building construction and design.
• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation.

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.
At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.