The population of South Derbyshire is forecast to grow faster than any other Local Authority area in Derbyshire over the next 10 years.  The Strategic Housing Team will play a lead role in ensuring the housing development and regeneration within the District is able to meet the needs of the increasing number of residents.

We are therefore seeking a keen, dedicated individual who has the required knowledge and previous experience to undertake this challenging new role within the Strategic Housing Team.

The Development Officer will be responsible for affordable housing negotiation on new sites, the post holder will also compile the planning consultation responses, provide pre-application advice and liaise directly with the Planning Services and land agents to ensure new sites contain the appropriate numbers and mix of affordable housing. The successful applicant will also play a lead role in the Council’s new build council housing delivery and acquisition schemes.

It is expected that applicants will have at least three years previous experience working within a housing or planning environment and be able to prepare and present reports to Senior Management.  The post holder will work with a high degree of independence; excellent negotiating skills and a housing degree or equivalent

If you have read through the Job Description and think you can fulfil this key role within the Strategic Housing Team, we look forward to hearing from you.  Should you wish to discuss the job informally, please contact Eileen Jackson (Strategic Housing Manager) on 01283 595763.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Provisional Interview Date: 14 February 2019.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.