Affordable Housing Development Manager (FTC) - Hybrid

Delta Housing; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Employee recognition programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering programme

25 days annual leave + holidays + Well

Hybrid working

Job summary

Delta Housing Ltd. is seeking a Development Officer to deliver and manage new affordable housing projects on an up to 15-month FTC, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and smooth handovers. You will coordinate with partners and communicate scheme information across the organisation.

The role offers initial full-time training with a shift to hybrid work (2 office days weekly) and a mix of home and site visits. Salary circa £46,701 p.a., with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience with residential property handovers, preferably within housing associations.
• Experience in project, contract, and budget management.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage project and contract processes to deliver new affordable housing schemes on time and within budget.
• Ensure development projects meet quality standards and statutory requirements.
• Secure certifications, approvals and compliance documentation before letting or sale.
• Maintain financial control via cashflow forecasting and payments processing.
• Procure goods and services in line with policies and budget parameters.

Skills

Property handovers experience

Project, contract and budget mgmt

Education

A-Level / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Delta Housing Ltd. is seeking a Development Officer to deliver and manage new affordable housing projects on an up to 15-month FTC, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and smooth handovers. You will coordinate with partners and communicate scheme information across the organisation.

The role offers initial full-time training with a shift to hybrid work (2 office days weekly) and a mix of home and site visits. Salary circa £46,701 p.a., with development opportunities.