Housing Strategy and Research Officer (DHH133)

Housing Strategy and Research Officer(DHH133)

Band H (SCP 24 - 28) £35,412 – £39,152 per annum, pro-rata (pay award pending)
Permanent, 37 hours per week

Why join us?

Working for Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to
make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 27.5 days annual leave, rising to 32.5 days (after 5 years continuous local government service)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free car parking
• Casual Car User Allowance
  
  

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and dwlivery of a wide range of housing and homelessness strategies and projects to address housing need across both Stafford Borough and Cannock Chase District Councils. You will work closely with a wide range of internal and external partners to formulate and deliver a range of intervention so that support and maximise delivery of affordable housing.

The role provides a unique opportunity to be in the thick of the Council’s strategic functions where housing makes a vital contribution to residents wellbeing and quality of life.

About you

You will have:

• Knowledge of current housing issues and policies at a level to enable the development of policy response
• Understanding of the wider reaching impacts of housing on health, wellbeing and homelessness.
• The ability to make maximum use of housing analysis tools and data sources in order to assess market trends
• Experience of performance management, able to set goals and targets and take appropriate mitigating action when necessary
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and partners to deliver housing related projects
• The ability to lead project teams and commission work packages/studies/briefs
• The ability to work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders and manage, develop and motivate people in order to help achieve the authority's objectives and maximise their contribution.

Further details are available in the supporting documentation.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your work will have a meaningful impact across two ambitious local authorities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.

How to apply Apply online at: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk

Alternatively, contact us on 01785 619000 or email us quoting the role number at:

✉ recruitment@staffordbc.gov.uk

Closing date: 2nd August 2026
Interviews week commencing 17th August 2026