Development Lead
Salary
Annual
Development Lead Location: Glebe Street, ST4 1RN Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 361.45 per day Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of major housing projects within the town s Housing Development Pipeline.
- Support development activities and manage operations of Council-owned housing companies like Fortior Homes.
- Work with key partners and stakeholders to ensure project delivery.
- Identify potential site opportunities for direct housing delivery, collaborating with the Estates team.
- Set and maintain high standards for housing design, development, and delivery.
- Engage with the wider housing team in formulating, implementing, and reviewing service and corporate plans.
- Provide high-quality advice on commercial and financial matters related to housing delivery.
- Contribute to the development of housing strategies and advise on work streams.
- Participate in continuous service review and improvement initiatives.
- Implement and monitor the Council s corporate performance management framework.
- Manage financial resources effectively, including grant allocation and external funding.
- Prepare and manage project budgets.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial reporting deadlines and standards.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to keep them informed and engaged.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Degree in Housing Development, Housing Management, Regeneration, Town Planning, Project Management, or related discipline.
- Relevant professional qualification, preferably a management qualification.
- Excellent understanding of public and private commercial development.
- Knowledge of private/public sector funding agencies and grants.
- Experience in housing development within a Local Authority or similar.
- Proven track record of managing complex projects and budgets up to £100m.
- Strong leadership, operational management, and project planning skills.
- Highly developed communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues and work under pressure.
- Innovative thinking and ability to implement creative approaches in service delivery.
- Commitment to promoting diversity and fostering positive working relationships.