Principal Development Officer

Sanctuary Personnel is looking for an experienced and dedicated Principal Development officer to join our team in Wiltshire.

The successful candidate will play a key role in Provide specialist professional advice and solutions to enable the most appropriate solutions for a complex work area within and across service areas.

The rate of pay for this role is £37.89+ P/H

Responsibilities:

- Facilitate and manage the development of new affordable housing schemes to meet identified housing need within Wiltshire. This will require the postholder to manage large scale projects which may have some complexities due to political sensitivity , funding arrangements or the scope and scale of the negotiations that are required.

- Project manage the affordable housing programme to meet the Wiltshire Council annual target of 500 new homes (2013-18) utilising investment of at least £55m per annum. Negotiate transfers of land including instruction of valuers and legal staff.

- To lead inter-agency project teams and work effectively with internal and external partner organisations from the voluntary, private or public sectors. To co-ordinate bidding for a multi million pound programme of resources that will be sourced from the regional housing allocation and private developers.

- Supply specialist and technical advice to the Head of Service, colleagues and Members including the preparation and presentation of reports to Area Boards.

- Devise and implement a robust planning framework for securing affordable housing from new housing development including the writing of planning policies and guidance on delivering affordable housing. Working with Planning colleagues to devise and implement the framework.

Requirements:

- Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role

- Ability to work flexibly, including some evening and weekend work, to meet the needs of service users

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse groups of people

- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

- A commitment to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion

If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults and families, we would love to hear from you.