Purpose of the job
If you thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.
Location
Wyre Forest District Council
We are looking for someone to join the Strategy and Enabling team to lead and support on a number of projects that develop services, strategies, policies and procedures across the remit of the Strategic Growth team with a focus on housing, related services.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside partner organisations, undertake research work and to develop good working relationships with landlords all of which will help to develop our services. You will need to be able to confidently lead and drive forward projects and initiatives surrounding housing, homelessness, and domestic abuse.
Day to day tasks
* Working with the Housing Manager in delivering new housing in partnership with Registered Providers, Developers, Agents, Planning colleagues, Homes England and other relevant partners.
* Overseeing the management of temporary accommodation units to ensure we meet compliance requirements, including working with property owners and supporting access to the private rented sector for our customers.
* Using our IT systems to support performance management and support the business around rent accounts and collecting income.
* Confidently lead and drive forward projects and initiatives and undertake research work alongside managing a small team of officers.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have a good standard of education (preferably degree level) and a minimum of 2 years related work experience working with customers, landlords or similar. Membership of CIH and previous experience in managing or leading staff is also desirable.
Salary and Hours
Full-time position with annual salary of £38,760 – £41,343 per annum.
Flexible approach to working hours, able to work outside normal office hours if necessary, including a requirement to be available for evening meetings.
Appointment to this post is subject to satisfactory clearance of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Physical demands: duties that may require a substantial amount of physical effort and mobility on a frequent basis.
Vehicle
Candidate must provide a suitable vehicle for the duties of this post.
Application
The closing date for applications is 6th February 2026, but we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We understand you may use AI tools to help you prepare your application. While these tools can be helpful, please ensure everything you share about your experiences, skills, and qualifications is authentic and truly reflects you. Your genuine story and real achievements are what we're most interested in!
Equal Opportunities
Wyre Forest District Council is an equal opportunities employer.
Attached Documents
Senior housing project officer 2026.pdf
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