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Are you passionate about improving housing outcomes and influencing meaningful change across your community? We are seeking a motivated Housing policy and procurement officer on temp basis to join the Housing service for a local authority and support the delivery of a wide range of strategic housing projects across the Borough. Role: Housing Policy & Procurement OfficerLocation: Local Authority in Berkshire - Hybrid workingContract: 4-6 months with a possibility of getting extended This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to help shape the future of social housing provision. About the Role You will play a key role in supporting the design, commissioning, and delivery of accommodation solutions and wider housing initiatives. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will contribute to projects involving temporary accommodation, homelessness prevention, traveller site development, and the improvement of social housing supply. Your work will directly support some of the most vulnerable residents in the Borough, ensuring services are effective, legally compliant, and aligned with local priorities. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: • Assist with the research, commissioning, and design of accommodation solutions including traveller sites, modular housing, temporary accommodation, hostel provision, safe accommodation for those fleeing domestic abuse, and services for rough sleepers., • Contribute to the development of local housing policies, strategies, operational procedures, and service improvements., • Support the Housing Strategy Procurement & Inclusion Manager and Senior Housing Strategy Officers across a diverse portfolio of projects., • Apply up-to-date knowledge of social housing legislation and policy in practical project work., • Assist with commissioning and procurement activity relating to housing-related services., • Provide support with IT and data management projects within the Housing service., • Liaise with internal teams, external partners, housing associations, and government bodies. To succeed in this position, you will bring: Essential Experience & Knowledge • Experience of social housing project work, particularly in areas such as procedures, allocations, homelessness policy, or commissioning., • Good knowledge of local authority housing responsibilities and the ability to carry out detailed and focused work., • Some broader knowledge of the social housing sector, beyond one or two operational areas., • A-Level / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience., • Experience working in a local authority, registered provider, consultancy, government agency, or housing charity., • Strong understanding of the social housing environment and local authority duties around homelessness., • Excellent communication skills across various formats and audiences., • Knowledge of social housing development or planning processes., • Understanding of IT and data issues in the public sector. APPLY NOW!! Alternatively contact Muzna Naqvi at Reed Reading office

Senior Solicitor Planning, Highways and Licensing Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. Location:Hammersmith & Fulham, London Pay Rate:£400 per day (umbrella) Department:Chief Solicitor Planning and Property Reports to:Head of Law (Place) Contract Type:Temporary | Full-time | Agile Hybrid Working (Min. 2 days per week on site) About the Role Join our dynamic Planning, Highways and Licensing team as a Senior Solicitor, delivering expert legal support for Hammersmith & Fulham's ambitious regeneration projects. You'll advise on major urban developments, compulsory purchases, property transactions, and public-private partnerships while ensuring compliance with council priorities like climate and equality goals. This role demands sharp legal acumen to guide officers, senior leaders, and councillors through complex planning committees, licensing hearings, public inquiries, appeals, and judicial reviews. Key Responsibilities • Advise on major planning applications, redevelopment schemes, compulsory purchase orders, and appropriations., • Draft and negotiate complex planning agreements, highways agreements, and property documents., • Attend and represent at planning committees, licensing sub-committees, public inquiries, and courts (High Court, Court of Appeal, Tribunals)., • Support the Head of Law on high-profile matters, including monitoring officer duties and legal risk assessments., • Instruct Counsel/external solicitors per service protocols and maintain accurate records., • Proven expertise in complex property, regeneration, and planning law cases., • Strong track record negotiating/drafting planning/highways agreements and advising on major developments., • Experience delivering proactive, authoritative advice to senior decision-makers.

Reporting to the Planning Policy Manager, you will assist in the preparation and implementation of the new Local Plan and planning policy documents and also provide planning policy advice and information to residents, developers, councillors and other departments and organisations with whom we work.

The Acquisitions Officer will play a key role in sourcing and delivering new housing opportunities. You’ll manage property acquisitions from initial identification through to completion, ensuring projects are viable, value for money, and compliant with our standards and funding requirements. Key Responsibilities: Identify and appraise potential property acquisitions for social housing, including existing stock, new builds, and off-the-shelf purchases. Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, estate agents, local authorities, and housing partners. Prepare detailed financial appraisals and business cases for acquisition proposals. Negotiate purchase terms and oversee due diligence processes. Liaise with internal teams to ensure homes meet housing standards, compliance, and sustainability goals. Monitor market trends and contribute to strategic plans for portfolio growth.About You We’re looking for someone with a passion for housing and community development, who combines commercial awareness with social purpose. Essential Skills & Experience: Experience in property acquisition, development, or housing regeneration (preferably within the social housing sector). Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Excellent financial and analytical abilities with experience of preparing investment appraisals. Knowledge of housing policy, planning frameworks, and funding models. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.If you have the relevent skills then please apply today