Development Manager

Immediately Required

Location: Bristol

Salary Circa £58,000 per annum

Length of Contract: Permanent

Our client is a fabulous housing association in Bristol, who has some exciting investment plans. They are looking to recruit a new Development Manager to work with the head of service, overseeing high quality mixed tenure projects including land led, new builds and regeneration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver business objectives and strategic plans.
• Represent the organization positively to external stakeholders.
• Ensure homes are warm, safe, and net zero carbon.
• Lead development team to high performance in line with organizational values.
• Update and ensure policies, procedures, and processes are current.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, government agencies, developers, investors, and stakeholders.
• Support and train colleagues to meet business and personal objectives.
• Set and monitor team performance standards, driving improvements.

About You:

• Degree level education or relevant professional qualification/experience (e.g., RICS/RTPI/CIOH/RIBA/CIOB).
• Proven experience in a development role, property field, or senior project management in Social Housing
• Knowledge of new build development principles
• Understanding of building procurement methods, contracts, and industry legislation.
• Experience in setting and managing budgets
• Strong partnership development skills with stakeholders

If you would like to discuss this vacancy, please contact Ellie Benson