Housing Enabler

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Housing Enabler within a Local Authority client based in Kidderminster.

The role is 1 day per week, offering hybrid working with occasional on-site attendance required, and £250 per day Umbrella (£178.55 PAYE), with an initial contract length of 3 months.

Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:

• Providing specialist housing advice on planning pre-application discussions and planning applications.
• Working closely with planning colleagues to ensure housing considerations are effectively incorporated into development proposals.
• Building positive relationships with developers, Registered Providers, planning agents, and other key housing stakeholders.
• Supporting and facilitating housing development opportunities across the Wyre Forest district.
• Working with Registered Providers to develop and implement local lettings plans.
• Acting in an enabling role to help deliver housing schemes that meet local housing needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Housing development, affordable housing, housing strategy, or planning-related housing roles.
• Working collaboratively with developers, Registered Providers, and planning professionals.
• Providing housing advice within a local authority, housing association, or development environment.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership working across multiple organisations.
• Previous experience within Local Government.

If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.