Our client is looking for an experienced Development and Acquisitions Officer.
The role focuses on delivering affordable housing across North Northamptonshire through partnerships with various stakeholders. It involves managing new build council housing projects, acquiring and disposing of properties, and contributing to estate regeneration. The position supports strategic planning, funding applications, and ensures developments meet design, accessibility, and sustainability standards. It also includes community consultation, financial assessments, and assisting in policy development, while occasionally deputizing for the Senior Officer.
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 council housing projects from
inception through to practical completion and the end of the defects period.
To contribute to the redevelopment and regeneration of council housing estates
across North 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
North Northamptonshire.
To assist with the disposal of properties on the open market that the Council no
longer has a need for.
To contribute to the production and review of the Council’s key documents,
including the Development and Acquisitions Strategy/Policy.
To deputise for the Senior Development and Acquisitions Officer, as required.
HND or equivalent experience in a housing services or
development environment.
Willing to undertake training as and when required to
cover changes in regulation and legislation.
Hold a relevant professional qualification.
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
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