Business Development Consultant

Capgemini Invent; Highgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced housing/development consultant to develop a strategy for housing targets. The consultant will assess delivery routes, align strategies with the existing HRA Business Plan, and provide options appraisal. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in local authority housing development and a strong understanding of asset management. This position will require independent work and clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in local authority housing development and strategy.
• Strong understanding of HRA, asset management, programme planning, and viability.
• Ability to work independently and produce clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend viable delivery routes for housing targets.
• Align strategy with the HRA Business Plan and corporate strategies.
• Provide rapid options appraisal and recommendations.
• Produce a delivery programme including milestones and risks.

Skills

Local authority housing development

HRA understanding

Programme planning

Viability assessments

Job description

Overview

My Local Authority client is seeking an experienced housing/development consultant to create a Development Delivery Strategy to support the requirement for their housing targets. The work will start from a blank slate, but must align with existing strategic documents including the HRA Business Plan and HRA Asset appraisal. The consultant will also provide urgent advice and options for decommissioned housing schemes requiring solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend viable delivery routes (direct delivery, partnerships, acquisitions, redevelopment, etc.).
• Align the strategy with the HRA Business Plan, asset data, and wider corporate/housing strategies.
• Provide rapid options appraisal and recommendations.
• Produce a delivery programme, milestones, risks, and resourcing requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in local authority housing development and strategy.
• Strong understanding of HRA, asset management, programme planning, and viability.
• Ability to work independently, engage across services, and produce clear recommendations.