Head of Development

Permanent

Full time (37 hours per week)

Were looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Development to lead our development programme and help shape the future of housing across Stockport.

This is a pivotal leadership role where youll drive the delivery of high quality sustainable and affordable homes grow our future development pipeline and ensure our investment makes a lasting impact on local communities. Youll lead a team of Development Project Managers and work closely with senior leaders partners funders and stakeholders to turn strategic ambitions into successful developments.

What youll be doing

Leading the delivery and development of our Development Strategy.

Growing our pipeline through land acquisition regeneration and partnership opportunities.

Ensuring strong governance financial performance and risk management across the programme.

Building effective relationships with partners including Stockport Council Homes England contractors developers and consultants.

Leading and developing a high performing Development Team.

About You

Were looking for a strategic and experienced development professional who can lead complex housing projects and build strong partnerships to deliver real impact.

You will have:

A degree level qualification relevant professional qualification or equivalent senior level experience in housing development property construction or related discipline.

The willingness to work towards relevant professional qualifications and training to meet the Regulator of Social Housings Competence and Conduct Standard.

Significant experience leading complex housing development or regeneration programmes.

Strong knowledge of affordable housing development viability procurement and contract management.

Excellent leadership skills with experience developing and motivating high-performing teams.

Strong commercial financial and risk management expertise with the ability to make sound evidence-based decisions.

Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the confidence to influence senior leaders partners and funders.

The SHG Be You approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are and to be that person at work in line with SHGs Values. Were always looking to

improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.

We understand that if you dontmeet every requirement you may be hesitant to apply but westill want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences achievements and the value you can bring to our team.

Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed please apply directly through our careers page.

We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.

Closing date: 11th October 2026

1st Stage Interview: 15th October 2026 (via Teams)

2nd Stage Interview: 26th October 2026 (in Person)

Stockport Homes is Stockports largest landlord and a management organisation which acts as landlord for both Stockport Councils social housing and our own property portfolio. But were more than just so-called rent collectors. Were an award-winning trailblazing public sector company that strives to transform lives by offering tenants advice and support on health and wellbeing finance youth engagement employment and education opportunities as well as help in the home.

At Stockport Homes we believe in being ambitious making a difference in our local communities and serving our customers with passion. We believe in approaching problems with innovation in respecting our partners colleagues and customers and in striving for excellence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disability age sexual orientation gender reassignment religion or belief marital status or pregnancy and maternity. The SHG Be You approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are and to be that person at work in line with SHGs Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in.