Development Manager (Casual)

Hanover Housing Association Ltd; Fort William; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused housing association is seeking a Casual Development Manager in the Lochaber area. This role involves managing housing developments, addressing resident needs, and ensuring the upkeep of facilities. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for helping vulnerable adults. The position offers a competitive hourly wage alongside supportive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension options

Eye care vouchers

Employee Health and Wellbeing Support

Family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for helping people.
• Sound knowledge of housing management services.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Manage housing development and ensure standards.
• Log repairs and monitor progress.
• Liaise with contractors and conduct property inspections.
• Engage with customers, providing advice and information.
• Maintain performance and KPIs.
• Clean and upkeep common areas and facilities.

Skills

Empathy for vulnerable adults

Knowledge of housing management

Strong communication skills

Ability to build rapport

Multi-tasking abilities

Job description

Casual Development Manager

Location: Lochaber Area

Working hours: Casual Contract

Remuneration: £14.30 per hour (increasing to £15.02 per hour on successful assessment after six-months)

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 23:59

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

We are looking for a Casual Development Manager to help provide cover across our developments in the Lochaber area. The Casual Development Manager position is both a rewarding and challenging role that helps residents live independently within a safe and caring environment.

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 vulnerable adults.
• Possess a sound knowledge of housing management services.
• Ability to build rapport with a wide range of people.
• Strong, clear communication skills to succeed.
• Demonstrable ability to remain calm as a highly efficient multi-tasker.

What We Are Offering

Hanover offers a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated. We are a Scottish Living Wage employer as well as being a Gold IIP Wellbeing and Young Person’s Guarantee Employer. Your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded through:

• Competitive salary and pension options
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Support Service
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment Dates

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 15^th October 2025 at 23:59.

Interviews will be held w/c Monday 20^th October 2025.

Hanover are firmly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all.

As an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role.

Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd

Scottish Charity no: SC 014738