Housing Enabling Officer — Drive Affordable Homes (Hybrid)

Inside Housing Management; Sidmouth; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Sidmouth is seeking a proactive Housing Enabling Officer to enhance affordable housing in East Devon. This role involves maximizing development opportunities, negotiating agreements, and providing community support. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of housing and planning, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. Flexible working options are available. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping innovative housing solutions for local communities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and collaborative environment

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates must have knowledge of housing, development, viability or planning.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maximise affordable housing through the planning process.
• Negotiate S106 agreements and manage commuted sums.
• Identify development and acquisition opportunities.
• Support community‑led housing and advise on affordable home ownership.
• Work with partners to deliver high quality homes.
• Use Right to Buy receipts effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of housing, development, viability or planning

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to juggle priorities

Work independently

Job description

A local governmental organization in Sidmouth is seeking a proactive Housing Enabling Officer to enhance affordable housing in East Devon. This role involves maximizing development opportunities, negotiating agreements, and providing community support. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of housing and planning, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. Flexible working options are available. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping innovative housing solutions for local communities.