Affordable Housing Enabling Officer

Are you interested in affordable housing and ensuring the work you do has a clear and recognisable impact on our customers? Do you have an understanding of the planning system and the delivery of new affordable housing? If so we may have the next role for you. We are looking for an affordable housing enabling officer to help us maximise the delivery of new affordable homes within the district and ensure our residents can live in safe, affordable and high quality homes within the district.

· 36.25 hrs per week with a starting annual salary of £38,510

· Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working

· 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)

· Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer's contribution

· Employee benefits programme' including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses

· Continued training and development opportunities

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with David Scruton at [email protected] or 01530 454612, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Tuesday 29^th September 2026

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date