Our cxlient is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to join their team
This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right candidate
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To promote and facilitate the provision of new housing throughout through working with a range of partners such as DLUHC, Homes England, registered providers, private developers, parish councils, and with local landowners and communities, working proactively with development and community interests to remove barriers and facilitate the increased delivery of new homes.
To prepare and maintain a Housing Strategy for the business.
To maintain an up-to-date understanding and awareness of different available opportunities designed to support housing growth and the delivery of the Council’s Housing Strategy. To explore and promote these opportunities with key partners as a means of supporting housing delivery.
PLEASE NOTE RATE IS NEGOTIABLE
To take a key role in the enabling and optimising the delivery of affordable housing and acting as the key link between stakeholders to meet the Council’s affordable housing objectives.
The post holder will identify and facilitate potential development opportunities and delivery mechanisms including using innovative solutions such as land assembly and identifying stalled sites where national funding could unlock development.
To be considered for this role you will
Degree in Town Planning or Development Surveying or 5 years relevant experience essential.Current sound knowledge and understanding of the broad housing agenda and local, regional and national housing, planning and regeneration policies essential.Experience of the housing development environment essential.A track record of leading and delivering projects in partnership to achieve outcomes within the housing sector essential.An understanding of the local authority strategic housing function essential.
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35
HYBRID OR OFFICE WORKING IS ESSENTIAL