Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Housing Growth Project Officer

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Hybrid working - home and Huddersfield based.
About the Role
Kirklees Council has ambitious plans for housing development. The Housing Growth Team is responsible for delivering new homes across Kirklees by working with key partners, Council services, developers, and funders to unlock sites and build a mix of new homes including affordable, specialist and market housing, and promoting low carbon technologies and modern methods of construction. The driving force of the team is the huge satisfaction which comes from knowing that our work makes a tangible difference to our residents and businesses.
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We are currently looking for a Housing Growth Officer to lead on and support the delivery of projects and programmes of work related to housing growth. The projects the team work on are varied, and there are opportunities to work on strategic urban extensions, specialist housing, the repurposing of landmark and historic buildings, and work to secure temporary accommodation for those in urgent housing need.
Responsibilities
Your role will involve taking a lead on work of different housing growth projects of varying complexity and scale, alongside project management of other team members to deliver successful outcomes. The work and pace is challenging and rewarding; you will have the support of a close, high performing and supportive team.


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Requirements
A detailed understanding of project management techniques along with housing development and growth are essential for this role.
Self-sufficient, organised and motivated, you’ll be used to working in a fast paced environment with multiple deadlines. Your technical skills will be matched by your people skills and ability to work well in a team; communication and report writing skills are also key.
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We offer a flexible working environment, supportive team and managers as well as a commitment to your personal and career development.
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