Rural Housing Enabler

Do you possess previous experience supporting rural communities? Are you able to lead initiatives that address the pressing need for affordable Rural Housing? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are a registered charity with a mission to tackle disadvantage in rural Warwickshire communities, looking to appoint an empathetic and pro-active Rural Housing Enabler to our growing team.

You will be pivotal in increasing the supply of affordable Rural Housing across Rugby and North Warwickshire. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders, including Parish Councils, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and the private sector, to form innovative partnerships committed to delivering affordable housing solutions. Securing new sources of funding for the role and support for the provision of local housing in rural areas is equally important.

Own transport is essential as travel will be required across Warwickshire, including evening parish council meetings.

Join us at WRCC and be part of a team dedicated to creating thriving, sustainable rural communities through accessible housing solutions.

This is currently a fixed term contract until 31st March 2025 though we very much hope that funding will be confirmed to allow the role to continue. For more information, please see details on our website.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with parish and local authority councils to assess housing needs through various means including carrying out housing need surveys and in-person conversations.
• Researching and analysing data, preparing reports and presenting appropriate information to parish councils and partners.
• Working with local authorities to provide information to help inform local housing strategies.
• Liaising with local authorities and rural communities.
• Providing information and advice to parishes on housing and planning policies, housing need and proposals for housing projects through e-bulletins, meetings and public consultations.
• Working with landowners, parish and district councils, housing associations, and local communities to identify and bring forward suitable sites (particularly exception sites) to meet identified needs.
• Working with local partners, including architects, to develop appropriate and sympathetic designs for new affordable parish developments.

The Charity

WRCC is a registered charity with a powerful mission: to tackle disadvantage and support resilience and initiatives in rural Warwickshire communities.  We’re proud of our heritage, countryside and rural industries, while recognising the practical daily difficulties that may be experienced by people living in more remote areas.   And we’re dedicated to keeping our villages alive in Warwickshire – helping them become thriving, vibrant and sustainable places where people want to live and work.

The Benefits

• Restaurant on site
• Company Pension
• Flexible/hybrid working available
• Free on-site parking
• Sick Pay

The Person

• Experience of working in a multi-agency environment with competing demands and priorities.
• Experience of some aspect of affordable housing delivery. Experience of working with rural communities.
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) & ability to use social media.
• The ability to present to a group and gain commitment to action.
• The ability to motivate community champions to empower their communities.
• The ability to undertake research and produce clear and engaging reports and other written work.
• The ability to work to deadlines
• Access to independent transport and the ability to travel throughout Warwickshire