Head of Development

3 days ago

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom Goodman Masson Full time

We own and manage c.7,000 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer-centric organisation, investing in our existing homes
- including our zero-carbon journey - as well as building new homes.

We've also concluded a review of how we work in the future, with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits.

We are looking for a Head of Development here at Havebury to lead the Development team. _Your role will be to partner with the Director of Development to meet agreed business and strategic targets. _

**Responsible for**:_Senior Project Managers, Development Programme Manager, Home Ownership Sales Manager, and Customer Care Manager_

**Travel requirements**:Will require frequent travel to external meetings and to development sites.

**Requirements**:
**Outline of key responsibilities**:

- To inform, create and implement policies and procedures to support Havebury's Homes England programme delivery commitments and ensure delivery is in accordance with regulatory compliance and best practice
- To ensure the organisation's Development Programme is delivered on time to standard and to cost, complying fully with the requirements of any government contract and legislation
- Overseeing the appointment and management of contractors, solicitors, architects, valuers, and other professionals.
- To manage and oversee the identification of sites to produce a pipeline programme to meet Havebury's contractual obligations to Homes England and its internal development targets.
- To lead the Resident Services Team ensuring that income targets are met and all sales are conducting in accordance with legislation and Havebury's policies.
- Monitor and ensure effective financial budgetary control to maximise value for money, business efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure accurate cashflows are reported to Finance.

**We are looking for someone who**:

- Excellent communication skills
- Full driving licence and own vehicle
- Construction/property background or knowledge
- Knowledge and experience of partnership working
- Ability to understand plans and technical drawings
- Extensive experience of dealing with land/property acquisition and development project

**Benefits**

**In return, we are offering...**
- **An annual salary of up to £80,000 depending on experience plus a car allowance of £1,545**:

- We are committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate full hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds
- Flexible working around a 37-hour week
- Annual Leave - 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year
- Pension - between 5% - 10% dependant on individual contribution
- Life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.
- Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.
- Competitive medical cashback plan

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