A place to create moments that matter

Location: Peterborough Hybrid with regular travel to sites and other offices as required.

Salary:72061 per annum (including essential car user allowance)

Permanent 35 hours per week Monday Friday 9am-5pm.

Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens the work we do has never been more important.

Its this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together we find new ways to understand and champion our customers support them and drive positive change.

For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society this is the place to be.

About the role

Whether youre an established Senior Development Manager seeking a new challenge or a talented Development Manager ready to take the next step this is an exciting opportunity to lead shape and grow a regional affordable housing programme that truly makes an impact.

Were looking for someone whos confident driven and passionate about development someone who can guide a team and also roll up their sleeves when needed.

Youll be at the forefront of our development ambitions leading and supporting a team of Development Managers across the region while also playing an active role in securing and delivering highquality affordable housing.

You will:

• Lead and mentor Development Managers ensuring successful delivery across land planning contracting and construction.
• Drive new business: sourcing opportunities building pipeline shaping precontract activity and securing sites.
• Take the lead on land acquisitions negotiating development agreements JCTs and other key contracts.
• Oversee construction delivery through your team ensuring schemes run to budget programme and quality.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with land agents developers local authorities Homes England contractors and solicitors.
• Maintain strong control over risk value for money and strategic alignment to our growth objectives.

Youll be making a measurable difference across our affordable housing programme working with Homes England and governmentfunded initiatives to secure and deliver the homes our communities need.

This is a role with reach responsibility and room to grow ideal for someone who wants to lead from the front.

To view/download the Senior Development Manager job description please clickhere.

Salary

The salary for the Senior Development Manager post is 70811 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If youre still developing some of the skills or experience you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

Youll also receive an Essential Car User Allowance starting at 1250 supporting the travel required across our regional development sites.

About you

Experience in sourcing land-led development opportunities and managing residential projects from inception to completion

Strong financial management skills and experience with Homes England audit requirements. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external partners stakeholders and local authorities

Effective negotiation and project management skills.

Ability to foster engagement with wider community stakeholders such as parish councils. Represent Development by engaging with internal teams at all stages of the development process.

CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing (or equivalent qualification) or willingness to work towards or qualified through experience

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Senior Development Manager Interviews

We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow a place to thrive a place to be you.

Stage 1: A Place to Connect
A call with the hiring manager. Youll learn more about the role and team and well get to know you your experience goals and what you bring.
Planned date: 16^th February via Teams.

Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths
A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. Youll be asked to complete a Customer Service Questionnaire in advance.
Planned date: 23^rd February at our Peterborough office.

We aim to make the process clear supportive and genuinely valuable a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

A place to build a future

Weve got big ambitions and were looking for people who want to grow with us. Here youll have the chance to learn new skills shape your career and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

And because we believe great work deserves great rewards heres what you can look forward to:
Generous time off 28 days holiday plus bank holidays an extra day for your birthday and the option to buy more.
Health & wellbeing support Cash health plan Health MOTs online GP access gym discounts and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
Financial perks Car leasing options salary sacrifice schemes and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
Future-focused benefits Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
Family-friendly policies Enhanced parental leave flexible working options and support for work-life balance.
Career development From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy apprenticeships and more well help you grow and succeed.

This is more than a job its a place where you canmake an impact feel valued and be rewarded for what you do.

Were Committed to Inclusion

We believe diversity makes us stronger and were committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued respected and able to thrive.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage just let us know well make it happen.

Because this isnt just a workplace itsa place to belong.

Please dont delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

If you have any queries about the role please email:

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

If youre looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society to our organisation and to your future apply now.

Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.