What's involved with this role: JOB TITLE: Development and Acquisitions Project Officer - New build Housing Projects and Planning REF: N Northamptonshire RQ1563982 Pay rate: £20.00 per hour PAYE Full driving licence and access to a car for work. Working Arrangement: Hybrid working, on site 3days a week. Must be able to travel around Kettering, Corby, Thrapston and Wellingborough The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Development and Acquisitions Project Officer. The role focuses on delivering affordable housing across the county 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. You will have a Knowledge of building construction and design along with an HND or equivalent experience in a housing services or development environment. You will also have contract management and project management skills along with knowledge of the planning process. Key Responsibilities: 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. Assist in the project management of new build council housing projects from inception through to practical completion and the end of the defects period. Contribute to the redevelopment and regeneration of council housing estates across the local area Purchase properties on the open market, via section 106 agreements or other such ways, to be used for both permanent and temporary accommodation across the local area Assist with the disposal of properties on the open market that the Council no longer has a need for. Contribute to the production and review of the Council’s key documents, including the Development and Acquisitions Strategy/Policy. What the client is looking for: HND or equivalent experience in a housing services or development environment. Full driving licence and access to a car for work. Experience of the development processes for affordable housing. Knowledge of the planning process. Able to produce clear, concise and persuasive written reports and letters on complex issues. 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. Experience of the development processes for affordable housing. Knowledge of building construction and design. Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us AD Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. "XI AD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.