Housing Strategy and Enabling Officer

Housing Strategy and Enabling Officer

£31,586 - £35,235

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Countrys fastest-growing boroughs and the people who makeit thrive.

About the role

As our Housing Strategy and Enabling Officer you will support delivering the strategic aims of the Communities & Homes Service in respect of enabling new affordable housing, understanding the broad range of housing needs including those in our rural communities, completion and submission of key housing statistic returns to government and the research, development, monitoring and review of new housing and community strategies, policies and procedures.

About You

As well as up to date knowledge and understanding of UK local, regional and national housing, planning and regeneration policies and comprehensive knowledge of the role and regulation of registered providers and developers in the housing sector and within the district, you will also need to hold a Professional Qualification of either Chartered Institute of Housing or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or equivalent.

A full driving license and access to a vehicle is also required.

Benefits

• 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more

Interview Date: 16 January 2025

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