Senior Development Manager (Affordable Housing)
5 hours ago
Peterborough
A place to create moments that matter Location: Peterborough, Hybrid with regular travel to sites and other offices as required. Salary:£72,061 per annum (including essential car user allowance) Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday Friday 9am-5pm. Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important. Its this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change. For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be. About the role Whether youre an established Senior Development Manager seeking a new challenge, or a talented Development Manager ready to take the next step, this is an exciting opportunity to lead, shape, and grow a regional affordable housing programme that truly makes an impact. Were looking for someone whos confident, driven, and passionate about development someone who can guide a team and also roll up their sleeves when needed. Youll be at the forefront of our development ambitions, leading and supporting a team ofDevelopment Managers across the region while also playing an active role in securing and delivering high-quality affordable housing. You will: Lead and mentor Development Managers, ensuring successful delivery across land, planning, contracting, and construction. Drive new business: sourcing opportunities, building pipeline, shaping pre-contract activity and securing sites. Take the lead onland acquisitions, negotiating development agreements, JCTs, and other key contracts. Oversee construction deliverythrough your team, ensuring schemes run to budget, programme, and quality. Build and maintain strongstakeholder relationshipswith land agents, developers, local authorities, Homes England, contractors, and solicitors. Maintain strong control overrisk, value for money and strategic alignmentto our growth objectives. Youll be making a measurable difference across ouraffordable housing programme, working withHomes England and government-funded initiativesto secure and deliver the homes our communities need. This is a role with reach, responsibility, and room to grow ideal for someone who wants to lead from the front. Salary The salary for the Senior Development Manager post is £70,811 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post.If youre still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount. Youll also receive an Essential Car User Allowance starting at £1,250, supporting the travel required across our regional development sites. About you Experience in sourcing land-led development opportunities and managing residential projects from inception to completion Strong financial management skills, and experience with Homes England audit requirements. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and local authorities Effective negotiation and project management skills. Ability to foster engagement with wider community stakeholders such as parish councils. Represent Development by engaging with internal teams at all stages of the development process. CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing (or equivalent qualification) or willingness to work towards or qualified through experience Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle A place to build a future And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, heres what you can look forward to: Generous time off 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more. Health & wellbeing support Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about. Financial perks Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further. Future-focused benefits Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind. Family-friendly policies Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance. Career development From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more well help you grow and succeed. Were Committed to Inclusion We believe diversity makes us stronger and were committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know well make it happen. Because this isnt just a workplace its a place to belong. Please dont delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated. Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role. You may also have experience in the following: Head of Development, Development Lead, Housing Development Manager, Regional Development Manager, Land & Planning Manager, Affordable Housing Programme Manager, Development Project Manager, Senior Land Manager, Regeneration Manager, Housing Delivery Manager. REF-226 377