Housing Development Officer

Teignbridge District Council \n£500 per day (Inside IR35) | 4 months (likely extension) | Hybrid - Newton Abbot / Remote\n\nTeignbridge 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nYou'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.\n\nKey Projects You'll Be Leading On\n\nYou'll take ownership and oversight of a varied and impactful portfolio, including:\n\nSherborne House Car Park, Newton Abbot - a flagship Council-led scheme delivering 23 Passivhaus Plus social rent apartments, with site start planned for Spring 2026\nHarewood House, Kingskerswell - conversion of a former guest house into a 7-bed HMO for Temporary Accommodation, supporting homelessness provision\nStock 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\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nIn this role, you will:\n\nLead project management and client-side oversight of housing development schemes from pre-construction through to delivery\nEnsure schemes are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards\nWork collaboratively with internal teams including Housing, Assets, Planning, Legal, and senior stakeholders\nLiaise with external partners including consultants, contractors, Homes England, Registered Providers, and local stakeholders\nSupport community and stakeholder engagement where required\nMaintain clear, accurate project records to support governance, audit, and continuity across programmes\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nWe're keen to speak with professionals who bring:\n\nStrong experience in affordable housing development and delivery, ideally within a Local Authority or public sector environment\nSolid understanding of the housing challenges across rural and coastal communities\nGood knowledge of the Devon residential and construction market (desirable but not essential)\nProven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholder relationships effectively\nStrong communication skills with a collaborative, delivery-focused approach\nConfident user of Microsoft 365 and project management tools\n\nThe Offer \n\n£500 per day (Inside IR35)\nInitial 4-month contract with likelihood of extension\nHybrid working - remote with attendance in Newton Abbot and across Teignbridge as required\n\nWhy This Role?\n\nThis 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