Development Officer

Permanent37hours per week

The Vacancy

We are recruiting a Development Officer to join our Land & New Business team within the Development Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formedorganisationwith strong development ambitions.

Introduction to therole

At Chime Housing we provide vital services that help people to live better lives. Our Development Directorate plays a key role in delivering new high-quality homes for rent and sale across our communities.

Rolepurpose

Werelooking for a motivated Development Officer to provide support in the acquisitionfeasibilityand planning approval process for new build homes.

The successful candidate willbe responsible forgenerating new business and contributing to the growthobjectivesof the Chime Housing Business plan.

Whatstherole

Key Accountabilities:

• Assistwith leading in the delivery of new homes including taking leadership activities in certain tasks with the support of senior staff.

• Assist the Land & Partnerships Team Manager with project work in relation to the delivery of new homes

• Manage and brief consultants and Joint Venture partners throughout development projects ensuring that agreed standards are met that Chime Housingcomplies withall necessary legislation and that value for money is achieved.

• Provide support to the Development Directorate in the delivery of new homes property disposal and new business opportunities.

• Carry out scheme appraisals ensuring compliance with parameters and key metrics.

• Working collaboratively with DeliverySalesand Aftercare at all stages to prioritise the needs of customers and residents.

Whatarewelookingfor

Essential:

• Experience in land newbusinessor development

• Confident using Microsoft 365 applications including SharePoint

• Positive and adaptable with a willingness to learn

• Self-motivatedorganisedand reliable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Desirable:

• Relevant professional qualification e.g. RICS CIHCIoBand/or evidence of continuous professional development.

• Degree level education or equivalent through relevant training and/or experience.

• Experience appraising schemes using financial feasibility applications

Whatcanweofferyou

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

• Employer pension contribution of up to 11%

• Development opportunities

• Comprehensive employee rewards scheme

Howwework

We embrace agile working blending time in our communities shared spaces and remote working. With digital technology at the heart of our approach we empower teams and individuals to work flexibly.

How toapply

If this sounds like your next role click apply nowtell us whyyouvegot what it takes andattacha copy of your current CV.

Closing date: 23rdAugust 2026
Interviews:To be confirmed

(Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response.)

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees and provide support to clients from all over the country.