Salary: £39,513 - £40,476 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Voreda House, Penrith; South Lakeland House, Kendal; or Barrow Town Hall Contract: Permanent Job reference: WMF1496e About this opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to support the shaping and delivery of the Affordable Housing programme across Westmorland and Furness; through facilitating new development, including through the Council’s Affordable Housing grants programmes, as well as overseeing the Council’s low cost housing schemes. A varied and challenging role, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, to increase the delivery of affordable housing through the planning system, supporting Housing Association development, as well as through maximising the Council’s own resources, to bring forward new affordable homes. You will support the development of new opportunities and enhanced housing services, through partnership working, alongside collaborative work across the Thriving Communities directorate. Who we are looking for? We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic individual to join our Housing Development & Enabling team, within the Thriving Communities directorate. The post is full-time working 37 hours per week; however, consideration will be given to part-time working, as well as agile working and working from home (subject to line manager’s agreement). You will be highly knowledgeable with a strong background in Housing, or a related-field, and appreciative of the complexities and interdependencies across disciplines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to further establish and maintain an effective team and develop partnerships. You will support the development of key housing delivery initiatives, influencing and negotiating opportunities for funding and service development, whilst being highly organised to ensure compliance with changing legislation and regulation. The role also involves supporting and overseeing the Council’s low cost home ownership (discounted sale) scheme and Affordable Housing Grants programme. You should be a team player but be able to organise your own workload and be committed to providing a high standard of customer service. You must have good written and oral communication skills and be competent in IT. You must have the ability to travel around Westmorland & Furness to conduct site visits and attend meetings; a full UK driving licence is therefore essential and access to a car would be an advantage. You will be part of a flexible and responsive Housing Team where we work collaboratively to deliver out objectives. For an informal discussion on the role, please contact Jeremy Hewitson, Strategic Lead – Development & Enabling jeremy.hewitsonwestmorlandandfurness.gov.uk What can we offer you Excellent training and development offers Flexible working opportunities Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise) Various perks and discount schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms Competitive rates of pay Application and Interview information Closing date: 24th November 2024 Interview date: To be arranged