Assistant Development & Delivery Manager

Home Group Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dedicated individual to support their new-homes programme. This role involves managing project details, ensuring timely delivery, and building relationships with various stakeholders. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills and possess a valid UK driving licence. With a commitment to inclusion and diversity, this organization offers great training and career development opportunities, making a significant difference in the community.

Benefits

Health cash plan covering dental and prescriptions

Matching pension contribution up to 7%

800+ discounts on various services

Top ranking for Wellbeing

Comprehensive career development package

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills and can manage multiple projects.
• Ability to write clear reports and communicate well with others.
• Knowledge of residential development or a willingness to learn.
• An eye for detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• A valid full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of new-home schemes on time and to budget.
• Manage project details from planning to handover and defects.
• Track costs and performance, acting when things go off plan.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, partners, internal teams and customers.
• Keep systems updated and share progress with key stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Relevant qualifications or experience

Job description

If you're stuck in a role where you never see the bigger picture, this is your switch. Here, you'll help shape communities by supporting our new-homes programme across the Northeast. You'll learn the full development lifecycle, work on real projects, and see the impact of your work every day.

What you’ll do

• Support delivery of new-home schemes on time and to budget
• Manage project details from planning to handover and defects
• Track costs and performance, acting when things go off plan
• Build strong relationships with contractors, partners, internal teams and customers
• Keep systems updated and share progress with key stakeholders

Why join us

This is more than a job, it's a place where you feel valued. You get great training, support from friendly colleagues and a chance to make a real difference every day. Be part of one of the UK's top 10 Great Places to Work!

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills and can manage multiple projects
• Ability to write clear reports and communicate well with others
• Knowledge of residential development or a willingness to learn
• An eye for detail and a proactive, problem‑solving approach
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience
• A valid full UK driving licence

We do our best work when we're ourselves. That's why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!

The practical bits

• You’ll work Monday to Friday
• We typically work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our Newcastle upon Tyne office, with the rest from home
• You will also be required to travel and carry out site visits across our new build schemes.

What’s in it for you?

• Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
• Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
• 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more
• Top 20 in the UK for Wellbeing
• Career path with development and excellent training package.
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support