Hybrid working - Home and Huddersfield based.

Are you passionate about housing development and ready to lead impactful projects across Kirklees? We’re looking for a Project Officer – Housing Growth to join our dynamic Housing Growth Team and help deliver new homes that meet the needs of our communities.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Officer – Housing Growth, you’ll manage and support a variety of housing development projects. These include:

• Strategic urban extensions.
• Specialist and affordable housing.
• Repurposing historic buildings.
• Temporary accommodation solutions.
• You’ll lead on project planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery, ensuring outcomes align with council priorities. You’ll also support junior team members and collaborate with developers, funders, and internal services to unlock housing opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

We need someone who is:

• Experienced in project management, ideally within housing or regeneration.
• Skilled in procurement, commissioning, and stakeholder coordination.
• Technically knowledgeable about housing growth, planning, and development.
• A confident communicator with strong report writing and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing, supportive team.
• Work on meaningful projects that directly benefit local residents.
• Enjoy flexible hybrid working and a commitment to your career development.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the online application and respond to the following questions (max 500 words each):

• Describe your relevant project management experience.
• Outline your procurement and commissioning experience.
• Share your technical expertise related to housing growth.
• Tell us what attracts you to this role.

For an informal chat, contact Liz Jefferson or Thomas Fish on 01484 221000. If you need application support or an alternative format, email jobs@kirklees.gov.uk.

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.

Thomas Fish is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: Sunday 06 July 2025, 11:55 PM

Link to apply:

Project Officer (Housing Growth) - Kirklees Council

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.