Are you passionate about housing development and ready to lead impactful projects across Kirklees? We’re looking for a Project Officer – Housing Growth to join our dynamic Housing Growth Team and help deliver new homes that meet the needs of our communities.
What You’ll Do
As a Project Officer – Housing Growth, you’ll manage and support a variety of housing development projects. These include:
1. Strategic urban extensions
2. Specialist and affordable housing
3. Repurposing historic buildings
4. Temporary accommodation solutions
5. You’ll lead on project planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery, ensuring outcomes align with council priorities. You’ll also support junior team members and collaborate with developers, funders, and internal services to unlock housing opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
We need someone who is:
6. Experienced in project management, ideally within housing or regeneration
7. Skilled in procurement, commissioning, and stakeholder coordination
8. Technically knowledgeable about housing growth, planning, and development
9. A confident communicator with strong report writing and organisational skills
10. Self-motivated, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us?
11. Be part of a high-performing, supportive team
12. Work on meaningful projects that directly benefit local residents
13. Enjoy flexible hybrid working and a commitment to your career development
How to Apply
To apply, complete the online application and respond to the following questions (max words each):
14. Describe your relevant project management experience.
15. Outline your procurement and commissioning experience.
16. Share your technical expertise related to housing growth.
17. Tell us what attracts you to this role.
For an informal chat, contact Liz Jefferson or Thomas Fish on. If you need application support or an alternative format, email .
Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of to support you in and out of work.
Thomas Fish is the manager for this role, please contact them on for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
06 July, 11:55 PM