Housing Strategy Officer, Hertfordshire
Pay rate £30-38 per hour
Contract role, Local Authority Housing
Pertemps is recruiting for an experienced Housing Strategy Officer in Hertfordshire.
You will need to have experience in a similar role within a Local Authority.
Overview:
* East Herts Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Housing Strategy Officer to support our housing team on a temporary 3-month contract, with the potential for extension for the right candidate. The rate is negotiable depending on experience.
* The ideal candidate is confident working with Excel, skilled in data analysis, and experienced with HCLIC and other data submissions. They will support the housing team with key strategy work, data reporting, and policy development.
* They will contribute to housing policy development, support strategic planning, and help shape the delivery of housing services across the county.
* Act as the first point of contact for developers, landowners, builders, registered providers, and other interested parties considering housing schemes and applications, providing advice on affordable housing policy requirements.
* Be responsible for managing the delivery of new affordable housing in the district, including negotiations on new sites. The post holder will compile planning consultation responses, provide pre-application advice, and liaise with Planning Services and land agents to ensure new sites contain the appropriate numbers and mix of affordable housing.
Details:
* Duration: Initial 3 months
* Location: Hybrid working – at least 2 days per week in the office as required
* Start Date: ASAP
We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of housing policy, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and stakeholders. Use of Locata housing systems is desirable.
Please get in touch for more information.
This is an agency post, and Pertemps can offer you:
* A dedicated consultant with access to all roles across the UK, available for you to speak to
* An easy online registration process
* Referral schemes and incentives
* Ongoing compliance management
* Prompt and reliable payroll, and much more.
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