Delivery and Investment Officer

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Join our team:

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity that is vital to the Council’s housing new build and acquisitions programme.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead the development and management of our funding strategy for the housing assets service.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and managing funding opportunities for new build developments and property acquisitions.

You will also play a crucial part in discovering housing-owned land within the borough and creating innovative strategies to maximise its potential for new housing schemes, aligned with the borough’s housing aspirations.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a comprehensive funding strategy for housing projects
• Identify funding opportunities for new builds and acquisitions      
• Utilise land effectively to create innovative housing solutions

Ideal candidates will have:

• Strong knowledge of current social housing issues and construction best practices
• Proven experience in securing external funding bids
• A solid understanding of planning procedures, building control, and relevant legislation in the construction industry

We encourage you to carefully review the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification when completing your cover letter and updating your CV.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Vanessa Watson-Hopkin, Head of Housing Assets, at vanessa.watson@chesterfield.gov.uk

How to apply

Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

Direct link to:

CBC243112 - Job description and person specification

https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/fxvfqrqb/cbc243112-delivery-investment-officer-jd-and-ps.pdf

Link to jobs page:

https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/current-vacancies/job-vacancy-cbc243112-delivery-and-investment-officer/

Provisional Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.