JOB TITLE: Housing Enabling Officer JOB TYPE: Temporary PRIMARY INDUSTRY: Public Sector ADDITIONAL INDUSTRIES: Property Services and Social Care PRECISE LOCATION: Rugby DISPLAY LOCATION: Rugby SALARY: £24.20 to £32 per hour START DATE: ASAP DURATION: Temporary ongoing JOB DETAILS: Are you an experienced Housing Enabling Officer? We are looking for an experienced Housing Strategy & Enabling Officer in developing and implementing housing strategies, enabling new affordable housing, and understanding diverse housing needs. You'll also manage key relationships and negotiations with partners to maximise housing resources and support the strategic housing objectives. The interim post will be on a three monthly rolling basis commencing ASAP. Full time, 37 hours per week paying from £24.20 per hour PAYE, which is equivalent to approximately £46,407 per annum or £32 per hour through an umbrella. Higher rates might be considered. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the development and monitoring of housing strategies, policies, and action plans. * Conduct research and assessments to inform the Housing Strategy and Local Plan policies. * Engage with local communities and stakeholders to address affordable housing needs. * Manage partnerships with Homes England, Registered Providers, and developers to meet community housing requirements. * Oversee affordable housing negotiations, ensuring compliance with Section 106 agreements. * Promote low-cost homeownership and support affordable housing projects. What the client is looking for: * Experience in strategy development and housing policy. * Strong knowledge of UK housing, planning, and regeneration policies. * Proven ability to manage partnerships and negotiate effectively. * Excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills. Please forward updated CV for immediate consideration. To start ASAP on an ongoing basis