Senior Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the execution of a program focused on affordable housing projects from pre-contract initiation to final completion.

• Manage intricate and large-scale development initiatives during the design, procurement, and construction stages.

• Foster and sustain relationships with local authorities, developers, landowners, consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders.

• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and acquiring new business opportunities and development sites.

• Lead the submission of planning applications and negotiations related to Section 106 agreements.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to Development Managers and Project Officers.

• Oversee budgets, forecasts, cash flows, and financial performance across the development portfolio.

• Ensure precise reporting, compliance, and effective management of program data.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition of completed homes for sale or rental.

• Act in place of the Head of Development as needed and offer leadership during peak periods of demand.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in managing housing development projects from acquisition to completion.

• Strong understanding of affordable housing delivery, planning procedures, Homes England regulations, and construction methodologies.

• Exceptional project management and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Proven experience in leading and nurturing high-performing teams.

• Strong commercial insight and financial management skills.

• Outstanding communication and presentation capabilities, with the ability to effectively engage at all organizational levels.

• Capacity to address complex challenges, drive transformation, and enhance processes and outcomes continuously.

• Collaborative mindset with the confidence to make decisions and take accountability for results.

• Successful completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, if necessary.

• Positive references required.

• Must possess a valid Right to Work document.

• Specific qualifications, skills, knowledge, and behaviors may be required to meet the Competence and Conduct Standard for Social Housing.

🏝️ Benefits

• £4,385.00 car allowance annually.

• Professional qualification study support may be available if not already qualified.

• Opportunity to advance your career within a progressive and purpose-driven organization.

• Collaborate with seasoned professionals dedicated to fostering sustainable communities and achieving positive social outcomes.

• Disability Confident Employer.

• Recognized as an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix.