Strategy and Research Officer

Housing Strategy and Research Officer – South Derbyshire District Council

Location: South Derbyshire District Council, Swadlincote

Reference: JOB/26/00069

Salary: Scale 6: £31,537 to £33,699 per annum

Job term: Full Time

Appointment type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 23 January 2026

South Derbyshire District Council is seeking an enthusiastic, committed individual who has the required knowledge to undertake this exciting role within the Strategic Housing Team. The post holder will work with a high degree of independence; have excellent IT skills and a thorough understanding of qualitative and quantitative research.

The Housing Strategy and Research Officer will be responsible for forecasting future housing needs and will be able to compile area specific datasets across the district that will inform both the Council’s new build aspirations and influence other sectors to meet future housing need across all tenures.

The postholder will be responsible for both the procurement and project management of housing related research and the undertaking of qualitative and quantitative research into the existing and future housing needs of the district’s population.

The role involves formulation of all strategic documents relating to housing and the submission of government statistical returns and consultation responses. The postholder will also be responsible for the Council’s administration of the First Homes scheme, and any other intermediate tenure monitored by the Council.

The successful applicant will be an integral part of the Strategic Housing Team, responsible for collating a range of data and information that will inform both housing delivery and future policy making within the district.

It is expected that applicants will have previous experience working within a housing environment and be able to analyse and extract data from a range of formats to create meaningful reports and briefing notes to present to Senior Managers.

Should you wish to discuss the job informally, please contact Sarah Weller (Senior Development Officer, Strategic Housing) on .

The full details and guidelines are available here. To apply complete the online application form. Should you have any difficulties accessing this, please contact HR on

We are looking for applicants committed to equal opportunities, diversity and good customer care to ensure our customers receive an excellent service.

Provisional Interview Date:
Thursday 5th February / Friday 6th February 2026

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Government Administration