Community Development Director

6 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Homes England Full time
Job Description

Homes England seeks an experienced Planning and Enabling Manager to join their team in a dynamic role that combines strategic land enabling with community development.

As a key member of the Southern Development Team, you will play a crucial part in planning and delivering homes on public land, working on innovative projects that unlock new communities. You will be responsible for supporting senior colleagues in the planning, design, and delivery of key strategic projects around the south of England.

This is an excellent opportunity to bring your expertise in house building, place making, and community development to a fast-growing national organization with real social purpose. You will work closely with stakeholders, communities, and a professional team of built environment professionals to secure planning permissions, guide implementation, and create successful new communities where people want to live.

The role involves:

  • Supporting senior colleagues in planning, design, and delivery of key strategic projects
  • Working on ambitious projects at various stages, from concept to delivery
  • Bringing innovative solutions to the planning and enabling offering

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent within the planning and property development fields
  • A good understanding of house building, place making, and community development
  • Experience of instructing/interpreting outline planning permissions, negotiating and implementing s106 agreements, and progressing reserved matters and discharge of condition applications
  • Good project management skills and ability to work with others as part of a team

In return, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
  • 33 days annual leave per year, plus 8 statutory bank holidays
  • Flexible working arrangements, including part-time, job share, and compressed hours
  • Professional development opportunities, including access to learning platforms and membership subscriptions
  • A comprehensive employee assistance programme, including health screening and confidential support

If you are a skilled planning professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic organization, please apply now.



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