Development and Acquisitions Officer Kettering Contract £25-30 per hour flexible 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 ...