Vacancy – Rural Housing Enabler

Apr 17, 2026

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Community First is recruiting for a Rural Housing Enabler to work with rural communities across Wiltshire, helping to bring forward small‑scale affordable housing that meets local need.

Hours: 20 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends (Open to Job share or associate)
Salary: £32,164 FTE (£17,624 pro rata for 20 hours)
Location: Combination of office based (Hopton Park) and home working
Contract:Fixed term until the end of March 2027 with possible extension
Supervisor: Deputy CEO

Community First

Community First has been supporting Wiltshire and Swindon communities for 60 years. Our team goes the extra mile to create brighter futures for those living and working in the county. Putting people first is at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic facilitator who can bring together professional stakeholders and communities to help plan for a better future through appropriate small-scale housing development.

You will be working in partnership with local communities and Local Authorities to achieve affordable rural housing across rural Wiltshire. You will engage with communities, housing organisations, Parish Councils, Local Authorities, landowners, developers, agents, planners, other partners and community leaders to bring forward sites and solutions to meet local need through the provision of affordable housing projects on rural sites.

Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check.

If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact Harry Tipple, Deputy CEO: 01380 732 824 or htipple@communityfirst.org.uk

Please contact us if you would like a hard copy application form, or if you require any assistance in applying for this post.

Please send completed application forms to Nicky Theobald, Premises and Business Support Manager at ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk. For more information about the role, please see the recruitment pack and apply using the application form on the Community First website

Closing Date: Midday, 1st June 2026

Interviews: 9th June 2026

Community First is an equal opportunities employer.