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An exciting opportunity for a motivated and community-focused Rural Housing & Infrastructure Enabler to champion rural affordable housing and infrastructure development across Hertfordshire.
Position: Rural Housing & Infrastructure Enabler
Location: Hybrid, home-based with one day a week in the Hertford office.
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week which may include some evening or weekend work as we operate a flexible working system.
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 March 2026 (with strong potential for extension)
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 11.59pm
About the role:
As the Rural Housing & Infrastructure Enabler, you’ll work closely with local communities, parish councils and partners to enable the delivery of rural affordable housing and essential infrastructure that supports resilient, thriving villages. From initial engagement to project completion, you’ll provide expert advice, build strong partnerships and advocate for the needs of rural residents.
Your role includes conducting housing needs surveys, guiding stakeholders through the affordable housing development process, delivering training, raising awareness, and applying for grants to support infrastructure projects such as sustainability, connectivity and community transport.
About you:
You’ll be a passionate and proactive enabler with a clear commitment to rural communities. You will also bring:
* Experience working with communities or in rural housing/development roles.
* Knowledge of rural service challenges and community consultation techniques.
* Experience delivering presentations and working with local authorities, housing associations or planning teams.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
* Level 3 qualifications (e.g., A-levels, NVQ) or equivalent experience in housing, community development or a related field (Desirable).
* Understanding of rural housing policy and infrastructure challenges (desirable).
About the organisation:
Our client is a respected community development organisation working to foster vibrant, inclusive, and resilient rural communities. This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact on people’s lives and ensure the unique voices of Hertfordshire’s rural populations are heard and acted upon. Based in Hertfordshire where they have helped communities and delivering projects and services for over 50 years to help improve life for both rural and urban Hertfordshire.
As the Rural Community Charity for Hertfordshire they work to raise awareness of the needs of rural communities, farmers and businesses. Bringing together people and communities, champion the disadvantaged and provide advocacy for minorities and excluded groups.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Affordable Housing Enabler, Community Housing Officer, Rural Development Officer, Community Engagement Coordinator, Strategic Partnerships Officer, Housing Project Officer, or similar.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Associate
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Contract
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Non-profit Organization Management and Housing and Community Development
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