Development Officer

South Lakes Housing; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

SHP pension

26 days holiday

Volunteer days

Wellbeing day

Family friendly benefits

EAP

Housing Perks

Special leave

Sick pay

Training

Job summary

South Lakes Housing in Kendal is seeking a full-time Development Officer to drive our new homes programme, lead on S106 and acquisitions, and support land-led development from concept to handover.

You’ll build strong relationships with stakeholders, manage a varied portfolio of schemes, and work across Development, Sales and the wider organisation to keep schemes moving and deliver high-quality homes for residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivery of our new homes programme, including Section 106 (S106) and acquisitions.
• Support land-led development and lead on land-led schemes where required.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to keep schemes moving.

Job description

South Lakes Housing (SLH) owns and manages more than 3,200 homes in one of the most stunning parts of the UK.

Our office in Kendal sits on the edge of the Lake District National Park and just a few miles to the east you’ll find yourself in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It’s a fantastic place to live and work, that offers the ideal blend of quality of life and real professional challenge.

The need for affordable homes has never been greater, with many working families unable to afford market price homes in an area of high demand.

There couldn’t be a better time to join SLH as we have a new business strategy and a business transformation programme underway to take stock and refresh how we work, to ensure that we have the right structure, talent and objectives in place to deliver the very best on behalf of our customers and communities.

Job profile

A great opportunity has arisen to work for South Lakes Housing, join the Development team who are looking for a full time (37 hours) Development Officer to play a key role in delivering our new homes programme, taking the lead on our Section 106 (S106) and acquisitions programme and supporting the Development & Sales Manager with land-led development, including leading on land-led schemes where required.

Purpose of the job:

The Development Officer will play a key role in delivering our new homes programme, taking the lead on our Section 106 (S106) and acquisitions programme and supporting the Development & Sales Manager with land-led development, including leading on land-led schemes where required.

This is an active, relationship focused role. You will build strong and positive relationships with all key stakeholders, creating the connections needed to keep schemes moving and deliver high-quality new homes for our residents.

You will take ownership of a varied portfolio of schemes, maintaining a strong understanding of progress, risks, quality and key milestones. Regular presence on our development sites will be an important part of the role.

Working across Development, Sales and the wider organisation, you will be highly organised, responsive and comfortable managing multiple priorities at different stages of delivery. You will also work closely with and provide support to the Sales & Home Ownership Officer and Development and Sales Assistant, helping to create a seamless journey from development through to handover, sale and occupation.

Salary and Benefits:

• A great salary of £41,000 per annum including Market supplement
• Hybrid Working – To support productivity and your wellbeing
• Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPs) – Worth at least 10% of your annual salary
  • Our Pension Plan offers a comprehensive retirement solution, ensuring financial security for you and your loved ones.
  • Pension contribution ratio, 10% employer contribution and 0% employee contribution.
  • With a lump sum death benefit valued at 3x your annual salary, providing peace of mind and support during difficult times.
• 26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) increasing by 1 day after each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 31 days.
  • Following successful completion of your probationary period, a holiday purchase scheme enabling you to purchase up to 10 extra days per year
  • 1 week off for Christmas shutdown
  • x2 Volunteer days – per holiday entitlement year, to help contribute and get out to the wider community
  • x1 Wellbeing day – per holiday entitlement year, to help you have a day to yourself where you specifically focus on your wellbeing.
• Family friendly benefits – maternity, paternity, shared paternity, adoption
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Simply Health
  • Includes access to Simply Rewards offering discounts on a range of items
• Access to Housing Perks, a social enterprise providing discounts on everyday items.
• Special leave (for those unexpected emergencies)
• Sick pay (above statutory provision)
• Training – for continuous professional development

Closing date for applications is by 9am on Thursday 5th November 2026.