Role: Development and Acquisitions Officer REF 1563982 Contract Length: 3 Months (potential extension) Location: Hybrid - On site x3 days a week, must be able to travel around Kettering, Corby, Thrapston and Wellingborough. IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £25 - £35 per hour (flexible) Spinwell is recruiting for a Development and Acquisitions Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITIONS 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 SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITIONS OFFICER 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. 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 Ability to work to tight deadlines and be flexible in work approaches. Demonstrate excellent communication skills level of written and oral communication and IT user skill. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of customers, stakeholders, and partners. Innovative approach to problem solving and achieving value for money. Performance and financial management skills. Able to produce clear, concise and persuasive written reports and letters on complex issues. Ability and willingness to travel around North Northamptonshire, including at short notice. Spoken and written English fluency required. Excellent presentation skills. If you are a Development and Acquisitions Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us About You Not Specified About Us