Job Description
Development Manager
Permanent Opportunity £35k to £43k
Weston-Super-Mare/Portishead
About the role
As Project Manager (Development Manager), you will join the New Business Team within the wider Development function. You will support the team to identify and secure new development opportunities across the West of England and Sedgemoor.
Your role will include appraising and progressing these schemes through into approval and contract before handing over to our delivery team.
The schemes will comprise a range of opportunities including:
S106 schemes.
Land-led sites.
Package deals with developers.
Off the shelf purchases.
Regeneration schemes and repurposing of our existing land ownerships.
You will be focusing on affordable tenures only.
If you are excited by the challenge of joining a progressive housing association with a rapidly growing development pipeline, we look forward to hearing from you.
Responsibilities
To support the identification of new development opportunities through site finding, S106 bidding and working with our development industry partners to identify potential package deals.
Test viability and deliverability of opportunities by undertaking site visits, reviewing scheme documentation and undertaking scheme financial appraisals.
Assist with the preparation of scheme approval reports - according to relevant approval 'gateway'.
Provide information to support the grant claim process and ensure records withstand audit scrutiny.
Instruct and manage consultants and contractors appointed throughout the development process in accordance with our procurement and financial regulations.
Support the wider business with rent setting, forecasting and cashflow, audit and charging.
Assist with the delivery of new homes as and when required.
Build and maintain effective relationships
Qualifications
Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team where the flexibility to cope with changes to work plans at short notice was required.
Experience of working with a wide range of contacts, internal and external stakeholders.
Experience of working in social housing environment.
Understanding of requirements to secure grant funding from Homes England and Local Authority partners.
Experience of using Proval LS and Sequel or similar software.
Knowledge and familiarity with the operating geography
