Development manager

Development Manager Bristol Up to GBP57,000 Our client, an established Housing Association has an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager to join their team! Responsibilities * Work with the Head of Investment, Development Partnerships to manage the delivery of a high quality mixed tenure, land led, package deals, new build and regeneration programme, maintaining a pipeline of development opportunities to support sustainable growth and achievement of our strategic objectives. * Further develop and implement our Development strategies ensuring our customers have ldquo;Great Homes rdquo; that are fit for the future. * Manage the reduction of our carbon footprint in our properties * Instill a high performance culture to drive quality, value for money and continuous improvement in service delivery. * Deliver on the strategic aim to provide warm and safe homes that are net zero carbon. * Identify business development opportunities and develop and maintain a Development pipeline. * Deliver our ambitious, clear, deliverable development plan, which supports growth in line with our long-term plans. * Provide leadership for the development team fostering a culture of high performance and delivery in line with our values, engaging with customers to shape service provision and strategic direction. * Ensure that all policies, procedures and processes relating to development are fit for purpose and up to date. Provide legal and regulatory compliance assurance, and ensure they are adhered to. * Collaborate with the Head of Investment, Development Partnerships to develop budgets that meet the team rsquo;s activities in the short to medium term whilst ensuring it represents good value for money, and then manage the annual budget. * Champion the use of new technologies both internally and within our homes to improve the lives of our residents and working conditions of colleagues. * Be responsible for ensuring the necessary processes and finance structures are in place to deliver schemes in line with the business plan and that mitigate risks. * Work with the Sales Marketing Manager to lead to development of schemes to the target market specification and ensure effective handover for let and sales processes ensuring margin targets are achieved. Essential * Degree level standard education and/or relevant professional qualification/or experience (e.g. RICS/RTPI/CIOH/RIBA/CIOB) * Relevant and proven experience in a development role or related property field or alternatively applicable senior project management experience within Social Housing * Knowledge of new build development principles and the ability to apply them within an organisation. * Proven experience of providing clear, informed and objective advice on relevant strategic issues. * Proven experience of developing strong partnerships with external and internal stakeholders, establishing strategic partnerships and leading change programmes. * Proven experience of successfully leading and managing people, developing successful, cohesive and high performing teams and leading change. * Knowledge of the design and the construction of housing and the associated planning legislation and process * Knowledge of different types of building procurement methods and contracts * Knowledge of appropriate industry legislation * Proven experience in setting and managing budgets and managing supplier performance * Demonstrable experience of successfully managing a number of complex projects and BAU tasks at the same time * Proven abilities in communicating clearly with and engaging stakeholders at all levels * Experience of setting, monitoring and managing budgets ensuring value for money * Experienced in delivering high levels of compliance Desirable * Building Safety related qualification and or experience * Previous experience of working with funding and grant partners including working knowledge of Investment Partner status with Homes England * Working knowledge of environmental/ sustainability principles relating to building and improving homes