Affordable Housing Development Lead (Hybrid)

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Healthcare cash plan

Reward and recognition programme

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering programme

Competitive pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Flexible working by agreement

Job summary

Estuary Housing Association is seeking a Development Officer on a fixed-term contract up to 15 months. The role starts full-time for training, then hybrid with two office days per week, with remaining time at home and on site. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

You will manage project and contract processes for new affordable housing, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and hand over properties with necessary certifications and compliance documents.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level standard, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year's experience with residential property handovers.
• Experience in project, contract and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manage project and contract processes for new affordable housing, compliant with policies, statutory requirements and contracts
• Deliver developments to agreed quality standards, within budget and to programme
• Manage property handovers effectively
• Secure certifications, approvals and compliance documentation before letting or sale
• Manage cashflow forecasting for schemes
• Ensure payments and purchase orders are processed accurately under financial policies and governance
• Procure goods and services in line with policy and budget, delivering value for money
• Work closely and collaboratively with a range of partners
• Communicate new scheme information throughout the organisation

Skills

Residential property handovers

Project management

Budget management

Education

A-Level / NVQ3 equivalent

Job description

Estuary Housing Association is seeking a Development Officer on a fixed-term contract up to 15 months. The role starts full-time for training, then hybrid with two office days per week, with remaining time at home and on site. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

You will manage project and contract processes for new affordable housing, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and hand over properties with necessary certifications and compliance documents.