Housing Strategy and Development Officer

We are recruiting for a motivated and experienced Housing Strategy and Development Officer to join a proactive housing team. This is a key interim role with a focus on housing policy, data reporting, and affordable housing delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing professional with experience in strategy, development, and stakeholder engagement, who can operate confidently across planning, housing supply, and data-driven policy work. This is a hybrid role with a requirement to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week. Site visits and in-person meetings with developers and managing agents can also be required. The Role As Housing Strategy and Development Officer, you will support the delivery of strategic housing priorities and affordable housing supply across the district. Key responsibilities include: Providing pre-application advice to developers, landowners, registered providers and agents on affordable housing policy Leading on affordable housing negotiations and delivering responses to planning consultations Working with planning teams and housing providers to ensure an appropriate mix and quantity of affordable homes Supporting the delivery of housing strategies, policy reviews and data submissions (including HCLIC) Using Excel and housing systems to manage data, track delivery and support evidence-based decision making Monitoring scheme progress and ensuring all affordable housing developments meet local need and policy standards ..... full job details .....