Delivery Partnerships Manager

Islington Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Delivery Partnerships Manager to oversee vital partnerships for their affordable housing program. This role involves setting development agreements and ensuring quality delivery of housing projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading large-scale residential developments and strong negotiation skills. The position offers competitive pay, excellent local government benefits, and a commitment to fostering an equitable work environment.

Benefits

Up to 31 days leave per year

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in high-profile residential development or regeneration projects.
• Experience working with developers and affordable housing providers.
• Ability to manage high value contracts and performance challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead on developer partnerships for affordable homes.
• Set up development agreements and oversee progress.
• Maximize external investment into the housing programme.

Skills

Leadership in partnerships

Negotiation skills

Effective communication

Understanding of development financing

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Delivery Partnerships Manager to join our team to deliver the Council’s ambitious New Homes Programme. Increasing the supply of genuinely affordable homes makes an essential contribution to addressing the housing crisis and you will be playing a vital role in ensuring we can do this.

This post holder will lead work on developer partnerships, an alternative route to deliver high quality, well‑designed energy efficient genuinely affordable homes. This is a new activity for the council and an essential part of the New Homes Delivery Strategy, with a focus on bringing additional external investment into the programme and maximising supply. The post holder’s responsibilities will include setting up development agreements, overseeing progress in delivering new affordable homes and ensuring that the requirements of the council are delivered.

You will have experience of working on large scale, high profile residential development or regeneration projects, in either the public or private sector, of working with developers and affordable housing providers, managing high value contracts and challenging poor performance in a timely manner.

You will have an excellent understanding of development financing and competent in completing and analysing and viability appraisals. You will be a skilled negotiator and effective communicator, being able to build good working relationships with external stakeholders, elected Members and senior officers. You will be highly motivated, value driven and focused on delivering the best outcomes for local residents.

For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:

Jane Abraham, Assistant Director of New Homes

Email: [e-mail]

Phone Number: 07770 326326

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work‑life balance, as well as a 35‑hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination.

We maintain a zero‑tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.

We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.

We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.

Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to

a qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.