Development Lead

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 54,495 - 57,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A local authority in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Development Lead to oversee major housing projects. You will manage a small team, work on groundbreaking developments, and contribute to the delivery of 200 new affordable homes over the next five years. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive housing development experience in an appropriate setting. A competitive salary and flexible working options included.

Qualifications

• You must have significant housing development experience in a Local Authority, Registered Provider, or private housebuilder environment.
• Professional qualifications in Housing Development, Housing Management, Regeneration, Town Planning, or Project Management are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team overseeing major housing projects.
• Develop an affordable housing pipeline to deliver 200 new affordable homes over the next 5 years.
• Collaborate with Homes England and other partners on the Housing Delivery Pipeline.

Skills

Housing Development

Project Management

Regeneration

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration & Operations

Section: Housing Development

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 15

Salary: £54,495 - £57,870 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

The Role

It’s an exciting time to be joining the Housing Development team at Stoke-on-Trent City Council. The City is in its Centenary Year and we are delighted to announce our Future 100 Prospectus, with an initial focus up to 2030. There are pioneering projects planned across the City and Housing plays a key part in that.

The Housing Development team is working with Homes England and other partners on an ambitious Housing Delivery Pipeline of almost 5,000 new homes across 23 sites. We are looking to develop an affordable housing pipeline to deliver an additional 200 new affordable homes over the next 5 years.

Stoke has challenging and complex sites, but if you have the determination and drive to tackle these sites to accelerate housing delivery, regenerate places and turn them into thriving communities, we want to hear from you.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council also has its own 100%-owned housing company, Fortier Homes, which is going from strength to strength and is about to enter an exciting new stage of development, which you could be a part of.

As a Development Lead, you will manage a small team to oversee the design, development and delivery of major housing projects that form part of the Pipeline.

You will be a Housing Development Professional, qualified to Degree Level in a relevant discipline, such as Housing Development, Housing Management, Regeneration, Town Planning, or Project Management. You will have significant housing development experience, gained in a Local Authority, Registered Provider, or private housebuilder environment.

The established Housing Development Team is small, but growing, so if you would like an informal discussion about being part of the team’s future success, please call our Head of Housing Development, Chris Morgan, on 07541 693627. We look forward to hearing from you.

What we offer

A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks

• Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:
• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.