Housing Strategy and Supply Officer

Help shape the future of housing in our district.

Are you passionate about housing and looking for an opportunity to make a real difference?

We're looking for a Housing Strategy and Supply Officer to help deliver one of the council's most important priorities – ensuring local people have access to the homes they need, both now and in the future.

This is a rewarding and varied role at the heart of housing delivery, growth and place-making. You'll help shape housing strategy, influence the delivery of affordable and specialist housing, and work with a wide range of partners to bring forward new housing opportunities that support thriving communities.

While the role is dedicated to supporting one council area, you'll be part of a shared Strategic Housing Team serving three councils. This provides a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced housing professionals, share knowledge and best practice, collaborate on cross-boundary issues and gain exposure to a wider range of projects and challenges than many similar roles can offer.

This role is particularly suited to someone already working within housing, planning, development, regeneration or a related field who wants to broaden their experience and move into a more strategic role. You'll develop valuable skills in partnership working, housing delivery, policy development, investment planning and stakeholder engagement, providing an excellent foundation for future career progression across the housing, development and local government sectors.

What you'll be doing

• Working with housing associations, developers, Homes England and internal council services to support the delivery of affordable and specialist housing.
• Influencing housing outcomes through planning and development processes, including affordable housing negotiations and housing-related planning consultations.
• Using evidence, research and data to understand local housing needs and support strategic decision-making.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of housing strategies, policies and action plans.
• Identifying opportunities to secure investment, develop partnerships and accelerate housing delivery.
• Monitoring housing supply and delivery, helping ensure the council achieves its housing ambitions and strategic priorities.

Why this role matters

The work you do will have a visible and lasting impact on local communities. From helping young people access their first home, to supporting older residents to live independently, to increasing the supply of affordable housing, your work will directly contribute to improving people's lives and creating sustainable communities.

Few roles offer the opportunity to combine strategic thinking, partnership working, housing delivery and community impact in the same way.

Why join us?

We recognise that great people work best when they have flexibility and trust. The nature of this role allows for a high degree of agile and remote working, alongside attendance at meetings, partnership events, site visits and office locations when required. We are committed to supporting work-life balance and will consider flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours.

You'll also benefit from being part of a collaborative and supportive team environment, with opportunities for professional development, learning and career progression.

What we're looking for

You'll be someone who:

• Has experience in housing, planning, development, regeneration or a related discipline.
• Understands the opportunities and challenges associated with housing delivery and growth.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and building effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Has strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Can communicate effectively and influence positive outcomes.
• Is motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible difference to communities and residents.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence housing delivery, shape future growth and see the real-world impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
• Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car mileage reimbursement*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition*
• Salary sacrifice car scheme roles over 33k*

*Certain restrictions may apply

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.  The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website

 The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.