Salary: £450 – £550/day ASAP
Contract – Full Time
Public Sector
TQ12, Newton Abbot, Devon
date posted: 2026-07-16 13:41:01
Housing Development Officer
Teignbridge District Council
📠Hybrid Working Primarily remote with travel to Newton Abbot (TQ12 4XX) and sites across Teignbridge as required
Contract: 6 Months
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: Competitive Please state your required hourly/day rate upon application
Fox Morris Group are delighted to be working with Teignbridge District Council to recruit an experienced Housing Development Officer on an initial 6-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a housing development professional with experience delivering affordable housing schemes within a Local Authority or public sector environment. You’ll play a key role in managing housing projects from inception through to delivery, working alongside internal teams, elected members and external stakeholders to help deliver high-quality affordable homes across the district.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee affordable housing development projects, ensuring schemes are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
* Act as the Council’s client representative, coordinating projects throughout the development lifecycle.
* Work collaboratively with internal departments and elected Members to ensure effective project delivery.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, Registered Providers, Homes England, One Public Estate, town and parish councils, and other external partners.
* Engage with local communities and key stakeholders throughout project delivery.
* Maintain accurate project documentation and records for governance, reporting and audit purposes.
Essential Requirements
* Significant experience delivering affordable housing developments, ideally within a Local Authority or public sector setting.
* Strong understanding of the housing challenges affecting coastal, market town and rural communities.
* Good knowledge of the residential development and construction market within Devon (knowledge of Teignbridge would be advantageous).
* Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft 365 and able to use specialist housing or project management systems.
What’s on Offer
* Initial 6-month contract
* Hybrid working with the flexibility to work remotely
* Opportunity to work on meaningful housing developments that positively impact local communities
* Competitive rate, dependent on experience
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please send:
* Your up-to-date CV
* Your availability or notice period
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only consider candidates who provide the above information.
