Rural Affordable Housing Enabler, NFP PEOPLE
Guardian Jobs, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Rural Affordable Housing Enabler
Position:
Rural Affordable Housing Enabler
Salary:
£30,000 to £35,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
Location:
Gloucester, with travel across Tewkesbury Borough and countywide as required
Hours:
Full time, 36 hours per week. Minimum 4 days or 28.8 hours per week considered
Contract:
2 year fixed term contract, with possibility of extension
Closing Date:
10.00am, Monday 16 March 2026
Interviews:
Wednesday 1 April 2026
About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enabling the delivery of affordable rural housing. You will work with communities, Parish and Town Councils, local authorities, housing associations, landowners and other partners to identify housing need and support the development of local affordable housing schemes.
Key Responsibilities
Promoting and supporting sustainable rural affordable housing to meet local need
Acting as a neutral and independent facilitator between communities, councils, landowners and housing partners
Initiating and managing Housing Needs Surveys and reporting findings
Supporting community-led housing approaches and site identification
Sourcing suitable development sites, including Rural Exception sites
Acting as a single point of contact for projects as they progress
Raising awareness of rural affordable housing and delivering presentations and workshops
Working with planning and housing authorities to influence policy and support delivery
Monitoring progress and providing reporting aligned to funding requirements
Engaging volunteers and supporting wider programme activity
About You The ideal candidate is clear communicator, resilient, professional, and keen to make a real difference for those in housing need. This post suits someone who has worked in housing and/or planning.
Required Skills and Experience
Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Business-minded thinking and good IT skills
Understanding of community dynamics and engagement
Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
Confidence, resilience and diplomacy
Desirable Experience
Experience within housing or planning
Knowledge of affordable housing funding and delivery
Understanding of housing policy and community-led planning
Experience working with Parish Councils or community groups
Project management knowledge
Travel across the county is required and a full, clean driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.
About the Organisation The organisation is a charitable company with a long history of supporting strong, healthy and sustainable communities in Gloucestershire. It works at the heart of innovation, bringing together public, private, voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. It is committed to building resilience within communities and welcomes applications from across the breadth of communities it supports.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Housing Officer, Housing Development Officer, Planning Officer, Community Development Officer, Housing Project Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Rural Housing Officer, Affordable Housing Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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Position:
Rural Affordable Housing Enabler
Salary:
£30,000 to £35,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
Location:
Gloucester, with travel across Tewkesbury Borough and countywide as required
Hours:
Full time, 36 hours per week. Minimum 4 days or 28.8 hours per week considered
Contract:
2 year fixed term contract, with possibility of extension
Closing Date:
10.00am, Monday 16 March 2026
Interviews:
Wednesday 1 April 2026
About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enabling the delivery of affordable rural housing. You will work with communities, Parish and Town Councils, local authorities, housing associations, landowners and other partners to identify housing need and support the development of local affordable housing schemes.
Key Responsibilities
Promoting and supporting sustainable rural affordable housing to meet local need
Acting as a neutral and independent facilitator between communities, councils, landowners and housing partners
Initiating and managing Housing Needs Surveys and reporting findings
Supporting community-led housing approaches and site identification
Sourcing suitable development sites, including Rural Exception sites
Acting as a single point of contact for projects as they progress
Raising awareness of rural affordable housing and delivering presentations and workshops
Working with planning and housing authorities to influence policy and support delivery
Monitoring progress and providing reporting aligned to funding requirements
Engaging volunteers and supporting wider programme activity
About You The ideal candidate is clear communicator, resilient, professional, and keen to make a real difference for those in housing need. This post suits someone who has worked in housing and/or planning.
Required Skills and Experience
Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Business-minded thinking and good IT skills
Understanding of community dynamics and engagement
Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
Confidence, resilience and diplomacy
Desirable Experience
Experience within housing or planning
Knowledge of affordable housing funding and delivery
Understanding of housing policy and community-led planning
Experience working with Parish Councils or community groups
Project management knowledge
Travel across the county is required and a full, clean driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.
About the Organisation The organisation is a charitable company with a long history of supporting strong, healthy and sustainable communities in Gloucestershire. It works at the heart of innovation, bringing together public, private, voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. It is committed to building resilience within communities and welcomes applications from across the breadth of communities it supports.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Housing Officer, Housing Development Officer, Planning Officer, Community Development Officer, Housing Project Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Rural Housing Officer, Affordable Housing Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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