Development Officer

Teignbridge District Council

£500 per day (Inside IR35) | 4 months (likely extension) | Hybrid - Newton Abbot / Remote

Teignbridge 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.

This 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.

You’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.

• Sherborne House Car Park, Newton Abbot – a flagship Council‑led scheme delivering 23 Passivhaus Plus social rent apartments, with site start planned for Spring 2026
• Harewood House, Kingskerswell – conversion of a former guest house into a 7‑bed HMO for Temporary Accommodation, supporting homelessness provision
• Stock 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

• Lead project management and client‑side oversight of housing development schemes from pre‑construction through to delivery
• Ensure schemes are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including Housing, Assets, Planning, Legal, and senior stakeholders
• Liaise with external partners including consultants, contractors, Homes England, Registered Providers, and local stakeholders
• Support community and stakeholder engagement where required
• Maintain clear, accurate project records to support governance, audit, and continuity across programmes

• Strong experience in affordable housing development and delivery, ideally within a Local Authority or public sector environment
• Solid understanding of the housing challenges across rural and coastal communities
• Good knowledge of the Devon residential and construction market (desirable but not essential)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholder relationships effectively
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative, delivery‑focused approach
• Confident user of Microsoft 365 and project management tools

• £500 per day (Inside IR35)
• Initial 4‑month contract with likelihood of extension
• Hybrid working – remote with attendance in Newton Abbot and across Teignbridge as required

This 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.