Design Officer (Housing Regeneration & Delivery)

 “by cross-subsidising, talking to residents and valuing good design, the east London borough is investing in some of the best council housing ever built”

Rowan Moore, The Observer, 23rd September 2018

We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity within our Regeneration Strategic Design Team. It is a Fixed Term Contract until June 2025. As Design Officer you will work alongside the Senior Design Officers and Head of RSD to provide professional design expertise across a number of new-build housing regeneration programmes, helping to deliver one of the most complex, exciting development and regeneration briefs in the UK. You will be a key part of a Council led housing delivery team with aspirations to transform places by building exemplary new housing and creating quality landscapes and public realm. The programmes will be delivering more than 4,000 new homes, over half of which will be for social rent or shared ownership.

As Design Officer you will provide design assistance and quality assurance at programme and project level, with influence on the design and delivery of housing regeneration plans across Hackney. Supporting the operation of Hackney’s Design Advice Group you will work with a wide range of respected and talented architects, landscape architects and urban designers in carrying out this role, furthering Hackney’s high profile and reputation for leading the way in its approach to design in regeneration.

You’ll come to us with an impressive portfolio of architectural design, a track record of developing and implementing processes or procedures to achieve good design in the built environment as well as the ability to clearly articulate your thoughts both to our in house teams and our external consultants. Technical knowledge and experience of CAD systems is essential as is knowledge and understanding of the wider context of housing design, regeneration and neighbourhood renewal. 

At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a question relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application question, responding using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

Please also include 2 images of the project in the attachment field. 

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 8 December 2024 (22:59 pm)

Interview date: to be confirmed

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk