Development Officer

Torus Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Torus Group in Warrington is seeking a Development Officer to support the delivery of new homes across the North West on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will help identify opportunities, manage schemes from inception through to completion and work with partners to meet Homes England standards.

You’ll join the Development team at Bank Park House, with a requirement to work from the office at least two days per week and to travel as needed. A full driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the delivery and project management of development schemes with a track record of positive outcomes.
• Experience sourcing development schemes and working with colleagues and partners.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• High levels of IT literacy and confidence adapting to new systems and ways of working.
• Experience of financial and governance compliance with a balanced approach to managing risk within development activity.
• Sound knowledge of Homes England regulations and good practice within development.
• A proactive and resilient approach with a commitment to continuous development, equality and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead on the delivery of individual development schemes from inception through to completion.
• Assist with identifying and bringing forward new development opportunities for the programme.
• Prepare and support financial appraisals, budgets and scheme information for approval.
• Monitor project performance, budgets and delivery against agreed programmes and targets.
• Work closely with Finance colleagues to ensure accurate financial information and effective budget management.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, consultants, partners and other key stakeholders.
• Support compliance with development processes, procurement requirements and relevant financial policies.
• Ensure schemes meet Homes England requirements, guidance and standards.
• Support effective risk management across development activity.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and value for money.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment, taking responsibility for your own workload while supporting wider team objectives.

Skills

Delivery of development schemes

Sourcing development opportunities

Project management

Communication & negotiation

IT literacy

Governance compliance knowledge

Knowledge of Homes England regulations

Driving licence

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Job description

We're looking for a Development Officer to join our Development team on a 12 month fixed-term contract to help identify, bring forward and deliver new development opportunities as part of Torus' ambitious programme of new homes across the North West.

You’ll support the sourcing of new development opportunities and help manage schemes through the development process, from initial appraisal through to completion. Working with colleagues and external partners, you’ll be involved in financial appraisals, budget monitoring, project delivery and compliance, helping to ensure schemes are viable, well managed and delivered in line with agreed programmes and Homes England requirements.

This is an agile role based at our Bank Park House office in Warrington, with a requirement to work from the office a minimum of two days per week. You’ll also need a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as you’ll be required to travel to other locations in line with business needs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support and lead on the delivery of individual development schemes from inception through to completion.
• Assist with identifying and bringing forward new development opportunities for the programme.
• Prepare and support financial appraisals, budgets and scheme information for approval.
• Monitor project performance, budgets and delivery against agreed programmes and targets.
• Work closely with Finance colleagues to ensure accurate financial information and effective budget management.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, consultants, partners and other key stakeholders.
• Support compliance with Development processes, procurement requirements and relevant financial policies.
• Ensure schemes meet relevant Homes England requirements, guidance and standards.
• Support effective risk management across development activity.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and value for money.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment, taking responsibility for your own workload while supporting wider team objectives.

Experience supporting the delivery and project management of development schemes, with a track record of achieving positive outcomes.

• Experience of sourcing development schemes and working collaboratively with colleagues and partners.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• High levels of IT literacy and confidence adapting to new systems and ways of working.
• Experience of financial and governance compliance, with a balanced approach to managing risk within development activity.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, Homes England regulations and good practice within development.
• A proactive and resilient approach, with a commitment to continuous development, equality and health and safety.
• A degree or relevant professional qualification is desirable.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with the ability to obtain business insurance to travel in line with business needs.

Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:

• Right to work verification.
• Qualification certificate check (where applicable).
• Two satisfactory references.
• Occupational Health questionnaire.
• DBS check if applicable (Standard/Enhanced).
• Completion of all new starter documentation, including signed terms and conditions.