Job Description:

We are currently partnering with a forward-thinking local authority in the South West seeking an experienced Housing Development Officer to support the delivery of their ambitious affordable housing programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team working on a range of residential and regeneration schemes, helping to address local housing needs and deliver lasting community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end delivery of housing development schemes from feasibility through to completion
• Assist with site identification, acquisition, and development appraisals
• Manage and coordinate external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
• Contribute to and support planning applications, including S106 agreements
• Monitor project progress, ensuring delivery against budget, programme, and quality standards
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including housing, planning, and finance
• Ensure compliance with local authority and regulatory requirements

About You

• Proven experience working in a housing development / property development role
• Background within a local authority, housing association, or public sector environment
• Strong understanding of the housing development lifecycle
• Experience with planning processes and affordable housing delivery
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Experience working on regeneration or mixed-use schemes
• Knowledge of grant funding / Homes England processes
• RICS, CIOB, or housing-related qualification