Development and Acquisitions Officer - Council
- Northamptonshire
- £25.00-35.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
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
- 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.