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Housing Development Officer

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 500 - 500 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Newton Abbot

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Teignbridge District Council 
£500 per day (Inside IR35) | 4 months (likely extension) | Hybrid - Newton Abbot / Remote

Teignbridge District Council are looking for an experienced Housing Development Officer to support the delivery of a high-profile affordable housing and temporary accommodation programme across the district.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a delivery-focused role at a pivotal time, with the Council progressing major capital schemes, a new Local Plan on the horizon, and an ambitious Housing Strategy being shaped for 2026 and beyond.

You'll be joining a proactive Housing Enabling and Development team working at pace across development, acquisitions, and partnership delivery with Registered Providers, developers, and key stakeholders.

Key Projects You'll Be Leading On

You'll take ownership and oversight of a varied and impactful portfolio, including:

Sherborne House Car Park, Newton Abbot - a flagship Council-led scheme delivering 23 Passivhaus Plus social rent apartments, with site start planned for Spring 2026
Harewood House, Kingskerswell - conversion of a former guest house into a 7-bed HMO for Temporary Accommodation, supporting homelessness provision
Stock Acquisition Programme - supporting delivery of new Temporary Accommodation and resettlement homes across the district, including acquisition of additional properties funded through government and capital programmes

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Lead project management and client-side oversight of housing development schemes from pre-construction through to delivery
Ensure schemes are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
Work collaboratively with internal teams including Housing, Assets, Planning, Legal, and senior stakeholders
Liaise with external partners including consultants, contractors, Homes England, Registered Providers, and local stakeholders
Support community and stakeholder engagement where required
Maintain clear, accurate project records to support governance, audit, and continuity across programmes

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with professionals who bring:

Strong experience in affordable housing development and delivery, ideally within a Local Authority or public sector environment
Solid understanding of the housing challenges across rural and coastal communities
Good knowledge of the Devon residential and construction market (desirable but not essential)
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholder relationships effectively
Strong communication skills with a collaborative, delivery-focused approach
Confident user of Microsoft 365 and project management tools

The Offer 

£500 per day (Inside IR35)
Initial 4-month contract with likelihood of extension
Hybrid working - remote with attendance in Newton Abbot and across Teignbridge as required

Why This Role?

This is not just a delivery role - it's a chance to directly influence the supply of affordable homes and temporary accommodation across Teignbridge at a time of significant strategic investment and growth. You'll be working on visible, meaningful projects with real community impact

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