Rural Housing Enabler

B&NES, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

With funds made available from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and channelled through the ACRE Network (Action with Communities in Rural England), WERN is looking for someone to help us enable more affordable homes to be delivered in rural communities across B&NES, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire where they are needed.

Working with our Local Authorities and Registered Provider partners, the post holder will form innovative partnerships with Parish Councils, the private sector, and others to increase the pipeline of rural affordable housing schemes and potentially support delivery.

We are looking for a creative and organised individual who can lead the Rural Housing Enabler Project across rural West of England. You will need to be self-motivated, resilient and be able to multi-task. We are looking for someone who understands the affordable housing development process in a rural context.

You will enjoy working with all sorts of people, have good communication skills and be diplomatic, with an ability to take the initiative when needed. Training and support will be available from colleagues across the ACRE Network.

Due to the funding profile we are looking for an immediate start.

For an informal conversation about the role please email Chris Head on chris@wern.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.

For more details please download the Role Profile below.

To apply for the role please download and complete the Application Form below

All applications must be emailed to info@wern.org.uk by the closing date of 23:59 on Monday 8 April 2024

Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 15 April 2024