About Us
Stone Circle is a Local Housing Company, wholly owned by Wiltshire Council. We combine public purpose with commercial expertise to provide affordable homes where they’re most needed, while generating financial returns that are reinvested into local housing.
Our Story
Stone Circle was established in 2019 by Wiltshire Council to address a clear and growing need for more affordable homes across the county. From the outset, our purpose has been twofold:
• To provide high-quality, sustainable homes for local people, and
• To generate a fair financial return that can be reinvested back into Wiltshire’s housing needs.
Since our formation, we have combined public need with commercial expertise, enabling us to act quickly, purchase and develop homes efficiently, and respond to the needs of Wiltshire’s communities.
By the end of 2025/26, we will have delivered almost 300 homes through a mix of new-build developments and acquisitions. This is just the beginning. Our forward plan sets out an ambitious target to deliver 100 additional homes every year for the next decade — ensuring we continue to play a vital role in supporting residents, communities, and the future of Wiltshire.
Every home we provide represents more than just bricks and mortar. It’s about creating places where people feel secure, families can thrive, and communities can grow stronger together.
Our Mission
Create a financial return that supports wider housing investment
Deliver affordable, healthy, and reliable homes
Respond flexibly to Wiltshire’s housing needs
Our Values
Inclusive – Housing for people of all backgrounds and circumstances
Sustainable – Energy-efficient, future-proof homes
Community – Building thriving, supportive neighbourhoods
Our Objectives
Deliver a strong pipeline of affordable homes each year
Contribute to placemaking and regeneration across Wiltshire
Maximise value for money for residents and the Council
Lead on sustainability, building homes that last
Continuously improve how we deliver housing and services
Careers
We're always interested in hearing from people who want to help deliver affordable, high-quality homes for Wiltshire. Below are our current vacancies — if nothing suits right now, you're welcome to register your interest for future roles.
Comms & Marketing Intern
Help us tell stories that matter (and have a bit of fun while doing it). We're a small but ambitious housing company on a mission to create great homes and stronger communities. We believe good homes deserve great storytelling — and that's where you come in.
We're looking for a creative, curious, and energetic Comms & Marketing Intern to join us for a 3-month placement and help bring our brand to life in a way that makes people stop scrolling. If you're the kind of person who spots a typo from across the room, constantly has content ideas, and loves turning everyday moments into engaging stories — keep reading.
What you'll be doing
✨ Creating social media content that people want to stop and read (and maybe even share)
✨ Capturing stories from our residents, homes, and projects — the real human stuff that makes what we do meaningful
✨ Writing newsletters & website updates
✨ Helping plan and deliver marketing campaigns that don't just tick boxes, but actually land
✨ Creating graphics, videos, and other eye-catching content that brings our brand to life
✨ Supporting events, community activities, and brand initiatives — from planning to on-the-day buzz
✨ Keeping an eye on trends, spotting what's next, and bringing fresh ideas to the table before anyone else does
✨ Research our company and come ready to pitch bold, creative ideas on how we could level up our communications and marketing (we love fresh thinking!)
Please contact Stephanie Evans, People & Operations Manager, for further information and to submit your CV.
Don't see a role that fits? Send us your CV and a short note about what you're looking for at enquiries@stonecircle.uk and we'll keep you in mind for future opportunities.
Key Worker Homes
On some occasions, Stone Circle makes properties available specifically to key workers such as NHS staff, teachers, and emergency services. These will be advertised through Rightmove, Zoopla, and here on our site.
Actively Seeking Properties
We are actively purchasing 2 and 3 bedroom homes across Wiltshire. If you are looking to sell, or know of suitable properties, please get in touch with our Acquisitions Team.
Partnerships
Alongside our housing work, Stone Circle partners with care providers in Wiltshire, helping to deliver supported housing and specialist accommodation where it is most needed. These partnerships ensure that some of the most vulnerable residents also have access to safe, secure, homes that are affordable.
How We Acquire Homes
A clear, disciplined approach
At Stone Circle, every acquisition follows a clear and consistent framework. While each property presents its own characteristics, the process we apply is deliberately repeatable, robust, and focused on long-term stewardship.
This approach helps ensure that homes entering our portfolio are suitable, sustainable, and aligned with our wider objectives – while providing confidence to our Shareholder, Wiltshire Council, that risk is identified and managed throughout.
Every acquisition begins with clearly defined criteria – including location, property type, build profile, and alignment with prevailing market conditions. Opportunities are sourced through established channels and assessed against recent comparable transactions to ensure pricing is evidence-led rather than sentiment-driven.
Properties that do not meet our criteria are filtered out early, allowing time and resource to be focused on opportunities with an appropriate balance of risk and long-term value.
Once a potential acquisition is identified, a viewing is arranged and initial due diligence is undertaken. This typically includes:
- Market analysis using recent comparable sales
- Consideration of local demand and context
- Early identification of potential structural, legal, or environmental risks
An internal acquisition paper is then prepared, setting out the investment rationale, key assumptions, and known risks. This forms part of our internal governance process and must be reviewed before any formal commitment is made.
Independent professional advice is central to our risk management approach. A survey is instructed to assess the physical condition of the property and to identify any issues that could affect value, insurability, or long-term performance.
Findings are reviewed carefully and inform whether the transaction continues, is amended, or is paused.
Legal due diligence is undertaken by experienced solicitors, with a focus on ensuring clean title and clarity around boundaries, access, and obligations.
During this phase, queries may arise relating to historic title arrangements, rights reserved for utilities, or legacy charges requiring formal resolution. These matters are addressed methodically, with documentation reviewed and confirmations obtained before progressing.
Importantly, this stage is not treated as a formality. Legal findings are actively reviewed and, where necessary, escalated internally to ensure they align with our governance standards and risk appetite.
In addition to internal checks, acquisitions are subject to independent external review. Further questions may be raised on matters such as ground conditions, insurance considerations, management arrangements, or transaction structure.
Rather than viewing these queries as obstacles, we see them as an essential part of responsible investment. Each point is assessed, evidenced, and resolved before approval is granted, providing additional assurance to our Shareholder that risks have been properly considered.
Only once all material issues have been resolved does a transaction proceed to completion. This ensures that each home enters the portfolio on a fully informed basis, without unresolved legal or structural uncertainty.
Following completion, outcomes are reviewed internally to capture lessons learned and feed them into future acquisitions. This continuous improvement strengthens decision-making and consistency over time.
A reassuring, repeatable framework
While no two properties are identical, the framework underpinning our acquisitions is deliberately consistent. By combining market discipline, independent professional advice, and structured governance, we aim to approach every investment with care, transparency, and accountability.
This process not only helps identify suitable opportunities but also provides reassurance to our Shareholder that risk is understood, challenged, and managed at every stage of the acquisition lifecycle.