Development Manager

Development Manager

Northallerton
Full time Perm Contract

The Role

We're looking for a Development Manager to join our Development & Construction team and manage the identification, appraisal and progression of development opportunities that support Broadacres' growth strategy and increase the supply of high-quality, affordable homes.

What You'll Do

This is a varied role where you'll manage schemes from inception through approval and mobilisation, ensuring proposals are viable, informed by high-quality data and customer insight, and aligned with financial, risk, quality, sustainability and funding requirements. You'll build effective relationships with internal teams, local authorities, landowners, developers, consultants and funding partners, while managing colleagues and professional advisers to maintain a reliable pipeline of sustainable development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, assess and progress a programme of suitable development opportunities that contribute to the agreed growth strategy.

Prepare and quality-assure feasibility studies, development appraisals, business cases, approval reports and funding submissions.

Coordinate technical, planning, legal, commercial and customer input to ensure proposals are viable and deliverable.

Manage development schemes through appraisal, approval and mobilisation, monitoring programme, budget, quality, risk and dependencies.

Procure and manage consultants, professional advisers and development partners, demonstrating value for money.

Lead financial appraisal, funding and cashflow management, and maintain accurate project, pipeline, milestone and risk information.

Build productive relationships with local authorities, landowners, developers, agents, Homes England and other delivery partners.

Ensure development activity complies with legislation, funding conditions, procurement requirements, organisational policies and delegated authorities.

About You

A credible and dependable manager who can translate strategic direction into well-controlled delivery.

An analytical, collaborative professional who communicates complex information clearly and makes evidence-based decisions.

A confident relationship-builder who can negotiate workable outcomes and manage competing priorities, risks and deadlines.

Someone committed to customer voice, sustainability, inclusive practice and continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Experience of identifying, assessing and progressing residential development opportunities from inception through to delivery.

Experience of negotiating with landowners, developers, local authorities and other stakeholders to secure successful outcomes.

Experience of managing complex projects and collaborating with a range of internal and external partners.

Knowledge of development viability and financial appraisal.

Strong project management, data analysis, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills.

An understanding of and commitment to diversity and customer and stakeholder participation.

Willing and able to work outside normal office hours, with a current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

Experience of providing written reports to a Committee or Board.

Experience of social housing development, including financial appraisals.

Experience of developing market housing.

Knowledge of Homes England requirements and an understanding of housing and development issues.

Membership of a professional housing- or construction-related body.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 33 days and increasing with service with the option to buy additional leave

• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%

• Flexible and supportive working within a collaborative and customer-focused team

• Access to our BroadRewards platform, offering schemes such as Cycle to Work and Smart Tech

• A strong focus on wellbeing, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, counselling support and occupational health services

• Everyday financial and lifestyle support, including eye care and flu vouchers, savings and low-cost loan options, payroll giving to charities, and access to money advice services

Why Broadacres?

At Broadacres, we champion diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. We welcome applications from all community sectors and encourage individuals underrepresented in our organisation to apply.

Our Organisation

Broadacres is a successful, innovative, not-for-profit housing association based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. We own and manage more than 6,900 homes across various regions, providing top-tier services aimed at meeting our vision: 'to be the best rural housing association in the country'. We ensure our customers receive first-class service, making them proud to live in a Broadacres home.

Please note: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. We may be interviewing as applications come in, so apply early to avoid disappointment.