Development Manager

Hanover Housing Association Ltd; Kingussie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading housing association as a Development Manager in Kingussie, ensuring a high-quality living environment for residents. This role involves managing the Glebe Court development, engaging with residents and contractors, and maintaining housing standards. We're looking for a dedicated individual with strong communication skills and a passion for helping others.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension options

Access to 24/7 GP helpline

Employee Health and Wellbeing Support Service

Family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for helping people, especially the elderly.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Manage the housing development and maintain high standards.
• Liaise with contractors and monitor repairs.
• Engage regularly with residents and provide information.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Multi-tasking

Housing Management Knowledge

Customer Engagement

Job description

Development Manager

Location: Kingussie

Working hours: 27

Closing Date: 14th July 2025 23:59

Interviews expected for 21st July 2025

Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for more than 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. We proudly provide and manage a wide range of housing throughout Scotland that enhances our residents’ quality of life.

About the Role

The Development Manager position is both a rewarding and challenging role that helps residents live independently within a safe and caring environment and involves working 27 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a permanent basis.

As the face of Hanover, you will be committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations by providing a high-quality service to our customers through efficient management of our Glebe Court development in Kingussie.

This post would suit a friendly and professional individual with the ability to deal with a wide range of people; from the care team that you work alongside, residents and their families to contractors, local community groups and other agencies.

Main Responsibilities

As the Development Manager, you will handle a variety of responsibilities and tasks related to the smooth and continuous running of the development., including but not limited to:

• General management of the housing development and ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Logging day-to-day repairs and monitoring the progress.
• Liaising with contractors where necessary and carrying out property inspections.
• Regularly engaging with our customers, providing advice and information as requested.
• Ensuring that performance and key performance indicators are met.
• Cleaning and general upkeep of common areas, facilities, and accommodation.

About You

• To join us, you need to have a genuine passion for helping people and the ability to empathise with and care for the elderly
• Possess a sound knowledge of housing management services
• Ability to build rapport with a wide range of people
• Strong, clear communication skills in order to succeed
• Demonstrable ability to remain calm as a highly efficient multi-tasker

What We Are Offering

Aside from offering a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated, we’ll see that your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded:

• Competitive salary and pension options
• Access to our Hanover perks platform with 24/7 GP helpline, high street and fuel card discounts
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Support Service
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech Scheme

Hanover is an equal opportunity and disability confident employer.

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd

Scottish Charity no: SC 014738