Development Manager - Social Housing

Tristonenash are pleased to be working exclusively in partnership with Westward Housing Group on a number of key roles within their Development and Asset Management Directorates.

This is an exciting period of growth for the organisation giving the opportunity for like-minded individuals to join them on this journey

We are looking for an experienced Development Manager on a 12 month fixed term basis to work with the Assistant Director of Development helping to shape and deliver Westwards expanding programme delivery of new homes.

Key Duties include:

• Assisting with the organisation's Strategic Plans for Growth and Asset Management.
• Meeting target delivery within budget and according to agreed timescales.
• Project managing the delivery of new homes from identifying appropriate sites/opportunities to end of defects liability period on completed properties with the support of the Project Delivery Manager
• Overseeing the procurement of suitable contracts to deliver new homes and act as client throughout the contracts.
• Developing and maintaining effective partnerships and alliances with key partners & stakeholders to provide the framework for identifying and delivering new homes.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Education to degree standard
• The Ability to positively manage a small team
• Experience of Housing Association new build development
• Understanding of the H.E. Framework and responsibilities under the Capital Funding Guide
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of residential new build property development
• A proven track record in delivering outcomes at scale and pace.
• Demonstrable ability in building successful stakeholder partnerships and developing relationships to position the association appropriately for new opportunities
• A track record of effective risk assessment and management
• Analytical and budgetary experience of assessing viability of property-based transactions

To apply please submit your CV, or for more information, please contact James New on or Danny Wring on