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Rural Housing Enabler Hours : up to 34 hours per week Location : Office base Brightspace, Ipswich or Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft with blended working Term : Fixed Term to 31 March 2027 (potential to extend subject to funding) Salary : £31,295 Fulltime (pro rata £28,374.13) Start date : As soon as possible About us Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is the county s infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to ensure our sector, and its volunteers are supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient. Our values of collaborative, enabling, person centred, responsive and trusted are the golden thread which runs through who we are and how we operate, and we aim to make them real every day. About the role We are seeking a Rural Housing Enabler to join our friendly team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in increasing the supply of affordable housing in Suffolk. You will engage with communities and provide a range of support, from raising awareness of the need for affordable housing, facilitating initial discussions, gathering of evidence of need and liaising with other stakeholders. You will assist them throughout the journey of developing their own local housing schemes. In this role, clear communication is essential. You ll be presenting to a range of audiences, and working in partnership with communities / community leaders, parish councils, district and county authorities, landowners, developers, housing organisations, and other partners to bring forward affordable rural housing projects in Suffolk. Good IT skills, and the ability to build strong relationships are crucial. The ideal candidate will have the following experience/skills: Excellent working knowledge of the issues affecting housing in Suffolk, and other issues affecting rural communities Experience of working in supporting rural communities thorough consultation for affordable and/or community led housing A good knowledge and understanding of the principles of quality community consultation. Working with local authorities, parish councils, housing associations and similar organisations Excellent written and verbal communication skills If you are interested in the role and would like to learn more, please visit our website for more information on who to contact. We are a friendly organisation, committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture in all that we do, and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We aim to create a workplace which is welcoming, fair, and inclusive, where people can be themselves and contribute to our vision and values. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or on commencement of post. What we offer You will work within a reputable charity which offers its employees benefits which include: Blended working where role allows Flexible working options to support work/life balance 33 days (FTE) increasing to a maximum 36 (FTE) annual holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays Up to 4% matched pension contribution 2 days pro rata volunteering days to support volunteering in Suffolk Staff Discounts Scheme for a range of retailers including; shopping, holidays, insurance, eating out and health and leisure activities Company Sick Pay Scheme Continued Professional Development for job related development Family Friendly policies and practices Tailored induction For more information and an application pack please visit our website. Applications for this role will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. Interviews will be arranged according to availability. We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment, as we reserve the right to close this job listing once a successful candidate is appointed.

Job Title: Development Project Officer Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: £35,329 to 45,090 (depending on experience) Area of operation: Development Responsible to: Development Director Benefits: Bupa Health & welfare package, including salary sacrifice, electric car scheme and generous contributory pension scheme Annual leave entitlement: 30 days per annum, exclusive of bank holidays Place of work: Home based, but with regional development area across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. There will be a requirement to attend our London Office (Soho) one day per month (Hybrid Contract). About English Rural: English Rural Housing Association is a leading national rural specialist working to provide affordable homes in small villages for local people. We own and manage around 1,600 affordable properties, spread amongst 200 villages, and have a development programme of between 150 to 200 more homes over the next five years. We are passionate about rural communities and play a leading advocacy role in promoting the importance and urgent need for affordable rural housing. About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to join our small but professional and friendly development team to continue the delivery of our high quality new build homes programme. We design our homes to high-standards, incorporating local architectural features. Our 'fabric first' approach to design and construction, coupled with and our commitment to renewable energy technologies, aims to reduce environmental impact and running costs for our residents. We build small scale schemes of quality homes that are in keeping with the village. Our approach involves forming a community-led local partnership to research, enable and deliver affordable rural homes. Working under the leadership of the Development Director and collaboratively with internal colleagues and external consultants and contractors. The role will be to fully coordinate from inception working with Rural Housing Enablers, site acquisition and planning through to completion with the day-to-day project management of rural exception site housing delivery (noting, we do deliver some through selective Section 106 planning schemes with housing developers). Our typical land lead sites are around eight to twelve affordable homes, and may incorporate some open market housing to provide some necessary cross subsidy funding. About you: To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record in working and successfully delivering affordable housing development and preferably rural housing. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work both collaboratively but also be an independent self-starter. It takes a special person with professionalism, enthusiasm, initiative, tenacity and a great deal of pride in the end product to stay the course and deliver these small, often challenging yet ultimately rewarding community lead housing schemes. The right candidate will also ideally have some technical construction experience, either from formal qualification of direct housing delivery. English Rural is looking to invest in and develop the right candidate to grow with our business. If you feel excited by the challenges posed by this role, we would love to hear from you! Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 8th June 2026. Interviews: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 (to be held in our London office). Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Please advise if there are any restrictions to your residency in the UK that might affect your right to take up employment in the UK. English Rural Housing Association is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. No agencies please.