Development Manager

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government Authority in Keynsham is looking for an experienced Development Manager to manage complex projects and contribute to community improvements. This role involves oversight of project lifecycles, requiring strong drive and determination. Ideal candidates will be dedicated to public service and community development. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work/life balance

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of complex projects.
• Oversee project lifecycle stages from inception to completion.
• Contribute to the ambitious capital programme delivery.

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced professional to join the Capital and Housing Delivery Team as a Development Manager. The primary purpose of this role is to manage the day-to-day delivery of complex projects/programme lifecycles (often over several years) in accordance with the council's project management systems with responsibility for progressing through the project inception, financial, planning, technical, legal, and procurement (incl. competitive tendering & frameworks) stages of project delivery through to completion. So come and join our award winning teams on this generational journey that will transform the district and contribute to the regional growth agenda.

It is a challenging time too because we have lots to do, with a clear mandate from the current administration to deliver this ambitious capital programme. To do this we are recruiting to smarter structures to resource and supplement the great teams we have. We need people with the same level of drive, experience and determination, and those who aspire to develop careers in a fast pace organisation.

• Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council's at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW.

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.