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Could you bring your excellent project management and community engagement skills to help rural communities identify housing need and increase the pipeline of rural affordable homes in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes? About us At the heart of Buckinghamshire s communities, Community Impact Bucks is a locally rooted charity committed to helping communities and charities thrive. Our impact is made possible by a passionate and committed team who believe in the power of local action and understand the places and people they serve. We expect all staff to deliver activity within Buckinghamshire s communities and to bring local knowledge, relationships and contextual understanding to ensure our support is relevant, inclusive and community led. About you You will bring passion and energy to make a difference to rural communities. You will enjoy working with people and helping communities to achieve their goals. An excellent communicator, you will enjoy building partnerships and working with people from a variety of backgrounds, with a strong awareness of diversity and inclusion, and the ability to be diplomatic and take the initiative when needed. Your knowledge and experience might involve: Asset-based community development Developing and delivering activities in a community setting Lived experience of the challenges Buckinghamshire s rural communities face Experience of working in the field of housing delivery and working with local authority planning and housing teams. Training and support will be provided so you don t need to be an expert in everything. You will be part of a supportive staff team within the charity, and you will be part of a national network of Rural Housing Enablers offering peer support and shared learning. You will benefit from an interest in housing and must be able to work with Parish Councils, Housing Associations and Local Housing & Planning Authorities. Key responsibilities Support, advise and steer communities, and town and parish councillors from their initial interest in providing affordable housing, through scheme inception and pre-development phases to completion, with the aim of increasing the speed of schemes through the pre-development phase. Assist communities to identify the nature and extent of affordable local housing need in their community including, where appropriate, through a Housing Needs Survey. Assist communities to identify a deliverable site for development of affordable housing and/or secure affordable housing as part of market led schemes. Build collaborative partnerships with key partners to provide a clear pathway to a successful planning application and delivery. Partners may include, but are not limited to, local communities, parish councils, housing association staff, officers from the Local Authorities (including in their role as providers of affordable housing) and local developers. Provide project management including regular reporting on project progress against workplan and housing pipeline. Key requirements Experience of building and sustaining relationships within and across organisations and sectors, and working collaboratively. A highly capable communicator in person and in writing. Able to engage the public, local politicians, and officials on their own terms, whilst remaining independent and trusted. Experience delivering research, strategic assessment & planning, data analysis, and evaluation reports. Excellent organisational, planning and management skills, with strong attention to detail. Agile and proactive in approach to challenges and opportunities. Able to work under pressure, multi-task and meet strict deadlines. Competent user of databases and the Microsoft suite of software. Either Full British driving licence and access to private means of transport or ability to demonstrate how you will meet this requirement. Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary (in accordance with our Time Off In Lieu Policy) Diversity & Inclusion Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities. How to apply For more information please download the Job Description and Person Specification below, or visit our website at Community Impact Bucks. Please apply via the CharityJob website with a CV and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 9am on Tuesday 26th May 2026. We are committed to finding the right fit for this role. We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates to interview as they are received. We will close this position once the right person is found.

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.

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.