Affordable Housing Development Officer

Housing Development Officer Teignbridge District Council 📍 Hybrid Working – Primarily remote with travel to Newton Abbot (TQ12 4XX) and sites across Teignbridge as required Contract: 6 Months IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: Competitive – Please state your required hourly/day rate upon application Fox Morris Group are delighted to be working with Teignbridge District Council to recruit an experienced Housing Development Officer on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing development professional with experience delivering affordable housing schemes within a Local Authority or public sector environment. You'll play a key role in managing housing projects from inception through to delivery, working alongside internal teams, elected members and external stakeholders to help deliver high-quality affordable homes across the district. Key Responsibilities * Manage and oversee affordable housing development projects, ensuring schemes are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. * Act as the Council's client representative, coordinating projects throughout the development lifecycle. * Work collaboratively with internal departments and elected Members to ensure effective project delivery. * Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, Registered Providers, Homes England, One Public Estate, town and parish councils, and other external partners. * Engage with local communities and key stakeholders throughout project delivery. * Maintain accurate project documentation and records for governance, reporting and audit purposes. Essential Requirements * Significant experience delivering affordable housing developments, ideally within a Local Authority or public sector setting. * Strong understanding of the housing challenges affecting coastal, market town and rural communities. * Good knowledge of the residential development and construction market within Devon (knowledge of Teignbridge would be advantageous). * Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. * Proficient in Microsoft 365 and able to use specialist housing or project management systems. What's on Offer * Initial 6-month contract * Hybrid working with the flexibility to work remotely * Opportunity to work on meaningful housing developments that positively impact local communities * Competitive rate, dependent on experience How to Apply If you're interested in this opportunity, please send: * Your up-to-date CV * Your availability or notice period Due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only consider candidates who provide the above information