Role details
We currently have a vacancy for a Housing Policy Officer in our Place and Environment Policy team.
We are looking for a policy specialist with knowledge of housing and/or homelessness to take on this exciting and varied role within our housing policy function, driving forward our West Yorkshire Housing Strategy ambitions, and delivering on the Mayor of West Yorkshire’s pledge to build 5,000 affordable homes.
There is significant momentum behind housing policy activity at West Yorkshire Combined Authority right now, as we take the next steps on our devolution journey with multi-year funding through our first ever Integrated Settlement, which includes £189 million of investment in housing delivery across the region. There are also significant opportunities for affordable housing delivery through Homes England’s Social and Affordable Homes Programme, alongside new strategic responsibilities in homelessness and rough sleeping.
In this context, this post is an opportunity to take on a key role in leading, developing and implementing housing policy across West Yorkshire, working in partnership with local authorities, key agencies such as Homes England, housing associations, developers, and communities.
