Salary: £38,626 - £40,476 pro rata Hours per week: Part time, 18.5 hours (Required to work on Wednesdays in order to attend team meetings) Interview date: Tuesday 18 February 2025 Wiltshire Home Improvement Team Empowering Housing Solutions for All in Wiltshire An exciting development opportunity has arisen in our Housing Enabling Team, part of the Councils Major Projects Service. As a Principal Development Officer, working both independently and alongside others, you will play a vital part infacilitating the delivery of a range of Affordable Homes to meet the needs of Wiltshires residents. This will require involvement in a diverse range of projects which may present challenges related to political sensitivity, funding arrangements, or the scope and scale of the negotiations that arerequired. To succeed in this role, it would be an advantage to have relevant professional experience working in the delivery of affordable housing and an in-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant planning policies and procedures. Excellent communication skills and experience in building andmaintaining effective partnerships including engaging with a diverse range of external stakeholders will be essential. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. As part of our agile and high-performing team, youll enjoy: Flexible working hours. Local Government Pension Scheme. Hybrid working arrangements with modern, open plan offices. Career development opportunities. New to Wiltshire? Wiltshires rich heritage, beautiful landscapes and vibrant communities make it a fantastic place to live and work. We border Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Somerset. Almost half of our county is labelled as a Natural Landscape and we are home to iconic world heritage sites like Stonehenge and Avebury. To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button and continue to our careers website to complete our online application form .