Development Partnerships Manager

CPR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in North London is seeking an Interim Development Partnerships Manager to oversee the delivery of housing developments on council land. The role involves collaborating with developers to ensure high-quality, affordable housing and requires proven experience in negotiation and managing complex projects. This position offers a competitive rate of £445 per hour and plays a crucial role in safeguarding the council's interests through strategic partnership agreements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with developers and affordable housing providers to deliver new homes.
• Experience developing and negotiating residential development agreements.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate positive outcomes for residents and the authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of new housing developments in partnership with developers and affordable housing providers.
• Work closely with development partners to deliver high-quality, well-designed, energy-efficient homes.
• Maximise the delivery of genuinely affordable housing.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Project management

Collaboration with developers

Job description

Interim Development Partnerships Manager
Location: North London
Rate: £445 per hour (Umbrella)

A North London Local Authority is recruiting for an Interim Development Partnerships Manager to lead the delivery of new housing supply on council-owned land through alternative delivery models.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of new housing developments in partnership with developers and affordable housing providers
• Work closely with development partners to deliver high-quality, well-designed, energy-efficient homes
• Maximise the delivery of genuinely affordable housing
• Lead on the preparation and negotiation of development agreements and land transfer arrangements
• Ensure all partnership agreements safeguard the Council's commercial and strategic interests
• Manage large, complex development and regeneration programmes through to delivery

Experience & Knowledge Required

• Proven experience working with developers and affordable housing providers to deliver new homes
• Experience developing and negotiating residential development agreements
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate positive outcomes for residents and the authority
• Experience managing complex development or regeneration programmes
• Local authority experience highly desirable