Job Description

Strategic Housing Lead (12-month FTC)

Reference:

MDC001892

Salary:

Grade K £60,638 - £67,559 per annum

Hours:

37

Location:

This role provides remote and flexible working as well as working within the Council Offices, subject to business need.

Closing Date:

Friday, 19th September 2025

Description

Maldon District Council is seeking to employ a dynamic and experienced senior housing professional to produce a new, fit-for-purpose Housing Strategy and suite of supporting documents on behalf of Housing Services.




The post holder will work alongside a multi-skilled team of housing specialists, elected members and partners, taking a collaborative and data driven approach to document production. It is important to have a thorough working knowledge of housing services underpinned by significant experience in this profession. This is a rewarding role and would suit a self-motivated individual with a keen interest and attention to detail.

About this role

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Rewriting the Housing Strategy:


Ensure alignment with the Local Development Plan (LDP) and Local Housing Needs Assessment (LHNA) Engage with all relevant stakeholders to inform priorities and outcomes for Maldon District Council (MDC) over the next 5 years Embed cross-cutting priorities such as sustainability, health and wellbeing, and housing for vulnerable groups Deliver a forward-looking, evidence-based strategy with measurable outcomes





Reviewing and Updating the Allocations Policy:


Ensure legal compliance and fairness Reflect current local need and operational effectiveness Engage partners (e.g. registered providers) and service users in shaping reforms





Integrating Housing and Planning Functions:


Build stronger joint working processes with Planning Policy and Development Management Use housing evidence base to influence planning decisions and local plan delivery Contribute to affordable housing negotiations and viability assessments





Reviewing and Developing the Following Housing Policies and Procedures:


Temporary accommodation policy Homelessness prevention and relief protocols Tenancy strategy and housing-related support





Leading Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Sector Collaboration:


Work with Essex-wide partnerships (e.g. HDRC on “healthy homes”) Strengthen relationships with registered providers, developers, and voluntary sector Represent MDC in county and sub-regional housing forums





Contributing to Corporate Priorities and Strategic Projects:


Support initiatives by aligning the Housing Strategy with place-making ambitions Provide housing input into climate change and sustainability plans Help shape digital transformation and data integration in housing services

For an informal discussion about this position

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Hannah Wheatley on 01621 732646 or email hannah.wheatley@maldon.gov.uk and read and download the job description.

To apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, we would love to hear from you. . We are unable to accept CVs.


Interviews to be held on Tuesday 30 Septemebr 2025

Please note: All interview notifications will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure you provide an e-mail address so that we can make contact with you. If email is not suitable to you because of additional needs, please make us aware so we can support you through this process fairly on 01621 854477.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.