Senior New Business Manager
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Could you be Incommunities Senior New Business Manager Responsible for identifying and securing land and other new opportunities building strong relationships with key stakeholders and driving strategic initiatives that align with our mission to provide high quality affordable housing. This is an exciting time to join us playing a pivotal role in the delivery of our development strategy.
About Us
We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22000 social and affordable homes mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1000 people.
This year weve launched our fiveyear Corporate Strategy which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes services and support to our customers so weve worked with colleagues and customers to find out whats important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do and our colleagues are the people wholl help us achieve our vision which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.
Duties
- Identify and secure land and other new opportunities in line with the Development Strategy.
- Undertake Options Appraisals on our existing stock and consider other regeneration opportunities.
- Lead and manage a project team including consultants internal customers and contractors to create projects that are high quality mixed tenure and fit for purpose to secure planning consent.
- Proactively engage with the delivery sales neighbourhoods and finance teams to ensure smooth effective and compliant delivery
- Take ownership and accountability for all elements of the project ensuring adequate all projects are delivered on time within budget and to specified quality standards.
- Run and interpret financial appraisals and cashflows to understand the viability of projects in line with standard assumptions and requirements.
- Write high quality reports covering all aspects of projects to secure approval from Board to strict deadlines.
- Negotiate and agree legal and contractual arrangements build plans and programmes and align with internal reporting procedures.
- Undertake necessary due diligence into all aspects of projects including but not limited to legal design financial construction and procurement.
- Compliantly procure all products and services in line with internal and legal policies legislation and frameworks.
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with networks of agents consultants contractors and other stakeholders in the development process.
- Develop strategic partnerships with external agencies such as investors/funders construction companies consultants and other organisations.
- Undertake market research where appropriate and liaise with valuers and agents in relation to markets and specific projects.
- Establish and maintain fully compliant Homes England audit files from the start of each project. Ensure that all necessary systems and performance measures are updated for use by Senior Managers and other areas of the business.
- Undertake site visits and actively identify mitigate manage and report to all risks associated with projects.
- Other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the organisation to ensure effective delivery of allocated projects.
- Maintain a strong awareness of the external environment particularly in relation to the housing and development market and identify opportunities in line with the Incommunities strategic priorities
Requirements
- A qualification in Housing or Development or equivalent experience.
- Have more than 2 years experience of identifying and securing land and / or new business opportunities for a residential developer i.e. RP housebuilder or contractor
- The ability to promote the work of the company through presentations in both spoken and written form
- The ability to maintain good working relationships with a variety and a number of stakeholders including Internal teams Homes England and Local Authority partners
- Excellent understanding and experience in social and private sector housing developments
- Tactful and diplomatic Customer focused attitude with the ability to go the extra mile; ability to work without supervision
- Initiative and a can do attitude; the ability to see a task through to conclusion and make appropriate recommendations for service improvements
- Good understanding of the statutory and regulatory procedure and performance requirements.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car
Benefits
- Circa 65000 per year
- Social Housing Pension Scheme
- Excellent holiday allowance that increases with service
- Training development and qualification opportunities
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
Join Our Team!
Were looking for great people to join us! AtIncommunities were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued included and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds abilities and experiencesbecause we know thatdiverse perspectives make us stronger.
Based inBradford a city known for its rich cultural diversity we servevibrant communities. As a social housing provider were passionate about making a real difference by providingsafe affordable homesandimproving lives.
Our recruitment process is designed tosupport you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance just let us know.
Were proud to be aMindful Employer committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold theCommitted Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognising the importance of support in the workplace.
Apply early!We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.
Ready to make an impactCome work with us!
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
