Rural Housing Enabler

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom ecruit Full time

Rural Housing Enabler- £33,395.00 -Wellesbourne, Warwickshire (Home working available)
Do you possess previous experience supporting rural communities? Are you able to lead initiatives that address the pressing need for affordable rural housing? We are a registered charity with a mission to tackle disadvantage in rural Warwickshire communities, looking to appoint an empathetic and pro-active Rural Housing Enabler to our growing team.
You will be pivotal in increasing the supply of affordable rural housing across Rugby and North Warwickshire. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders, including Parish Councils, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and the private sector, to form innovative partnerships committed to delivering affordable housing solutions. Securing new sources of funding for the role and support for the provision of local housing in rural areas is equally important.
Join us at WRCC and be part of a team dedicated to creating thriving, sustainable rural communities through accessible housing solutions.
This is currently a fixed term contract until 31st March 2025.
Working with parish and local authority councils to assess housing needs by carrying out housing need surveys.
Analysing data received, preparing reports and presenting to the parish council and associated communities.
Ensuring that the needs of household identified in surveys are reflected in local authority housing registers and feedback into housing strategies.
Liaising with local authorities and rural communities.
Providing information and advice to parishes on housing and planning policies, housing need and proposals for housing projects through e-bulletins, meetings and public consultations.
Meet rural housing needs within parishes as identified through local housing needs surveys.
Work with local landowners, Parish and District Councils, partner Housing Associations, and local communities to identify and bring forward suitable sites (particularly exception sites) to meet the identified needs.
Work with local partners, including architects, to develop appropriate designs for new affordable parish developments.
WRCC is a registered charity with a powerful mission: to tackle disadvantage and support resilience and initiatives in rural Warwickshire communities. We're proud of our heritage, countryside and rural industries, while recognising the practical daily difficulties that may be experienced by people living in more remote areas. And we're dedicated to keeping our villages alive in Warwickshire – helping them become thriving, vibrant and sustainable places where people want to live and work.
Experience of some aspect of delivery of affordable housing.
Experience of working in a leadership and supporting role with rural communities.
Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) & ability to use social media.
The ability to motivate community champions to empower their communities.



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