Development Manager
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Ocean Housing has an exciting opportunity within their Commissioning Team for a full time, permanent Development Manager.
The role will work with the Head of Commissioning to develop and implement the group's strategy for residential development in line with business plans in terms of turnover, profitability and programme requirement. You will provide effective development management of Ocean Housing’s development programme including section 106, own build and regeneration schemes from land acquisition through to handover and throughout the defect period.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Ensure all development projects are administered strictly in accordance with Group procedures, Board approvals, financial regulations and contract and funding requirements
- Identify and appraise development opportunities for affordable housing which match Ocean Housing’s aspirations and business plan
- Progress development deals with developers, ensuring internal colleagues are consulted from inception through to scheme completion
- Ensure all necessary information is provided to relevant colleagues in a timely manner to confirm items such as service charges, rents, handover dates, equipment, and specification
- Appoint and managing all consultants required to acquire and manage development schemes.
You will hold a HND or equivalent level 5 qualification and will have knowledge and experience of significant parts of the development process from acquisition through to sales. You will have a proven track record of successful Housing Association development and have knowledge and experience of generating new business and customer relationship management. It would be desirable but not essential that you have good knowledge of central and local government housing strategies and policies along with understanding of new build construction processes.
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills together with a high level of emotional intelligence and self awareness. You will take ownership of finding practical ways to overcome barriers and accept and tackle demanding goals with enthusiasm. You should be able to demonstrate financial and commercial awareness and you should have good project and programme management skills.
For further information regarding the role and responsibilities please refer to the job description and person specification.
Benefits:
-32 days holiday (plus Banks)
-Professional Membership cost
- Occupational Sick Pay at 3 month full pay and 3 month half pay
- Pension 4% employer contribution which includes Death in Service Benefit of 3x annual salary
- Medicash - Health Cash Plan (includes Dental and Optical)
We offer a dynamic work environment offering hybrid working. We believe work is what you do, not where you go and therefore colleagues deliver their work where it best suits the need, whether that be in the office, home or around a local area or site using local facilities. Colleagues are agile and work or have meetings in any place to suit the need and task.
Closing date: Friday 10th May 2024 at Midnight
Interviews to be held on Monday 20th May 2024 via Teams
The Company
Ocean Housing Ltd is a not for profit, charitable registered provider of social and affordable housing, with a stock of over 4,700 properties throughout Cornwall. We are part of the Cornwall Homechoice ‘Choice Based Lettings’ scheme.
At Ocean we believe affordable housing is not just about the buildings, but about the people who turn them into homes. We provide a wide range of services to our residents, helping them to make the most of their homes and the communities they live in.
Mission Statement
“To be an innovative provider of quality homes and services, with residents and staff at the heart of Ocean, and Ocean at the heart of the community.”
At Ocean our vision is to be the employer of choice for Cornwall. We want to create a work environment where everyone feels like they belong, can bring their best, authentic selves to work every day and are provided with the support they need to do a great job.
Our purpose is to create a modern, dynamic and agile work environment, fit for the 21st Century and one of which all of our colleagues feel included and proud to be a part of. An environment which enables colleagues to provide quality, affordable homes and services for the people of Cornwall. We believe work is what you do, not where you go and therefore colleagues deliver their work where it best suits the need, whether that be in the office, home or around a local area or site using local facilities. Colleagues are agile and work or have meetings in any place to suit the need and task.
Benefits
Generous Holiday Entitlement
Healthcare Benefits
Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
Pension which includes Death in Service Benefit
Values
Gallery
2022 Award
Winner
Best Place to Work at Cornwall Business Awards 2022
Sponsored by the Skills Hub
“This is a really challenging sector to work in and Ocean Housing Group have really gone above and beyond to support their workforce. They really show strong leadership from above in putting their employees first and the level of engagement they get from everyone in their teams is commendable, with really high number of team members taking part in surveys, consultancy and feedback. The Ocean Housing Group have also invested in the continual improvement of their staff, services and benefits to ensure that staff consistently feel invested in and valued – Well Done!”
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