Development Programme Manager

Goodman Masson; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Masson is supporting a leading housing provider in appointing a Development Programme Manager to join the Development team. The role focuses on monitoring the development programme, funding compliance, cash flow and grant reporting, while coordinating with Homes England and other partners.

You will oversee reporting to senior management, manage forecasting cycles, and ensure compliance with funding agreements. A strong background in social housing development and funding is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing or housing development preferred.
• Strong understanding of development funding, grants and reporting.
• Ability to manage data and reporting for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of development monitoring reports for senior leaders and committees.
• Monitor programme performance, identify risks and provide recommendations.
• Act as main contact for Homes England and other funding bodies for reporting and contractual requirements.
• Manage grant forecasts, claims and drawdowns within budgets and cash flow.
• Produce monthly development cash flow and coordinate with Finance for forecasting.
• Review development appraisals and verify grant assumptions and outputs.
• Ensure compliance with funding agreements and highlight discrepancies.
• Coordinate annual development audits and mock audits ahead of external review.

Skills

Programme monitoring

Grant funding

Financial forecasting

MI / reporting

Audit and assurance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

I’m currently supporting a leading housing provider in the appointment of a Development Programme Manager to join their Development team.

This is a key role within the function, sitting closely alongside Development, Finance and senior leadership.

The successful candidate will take ownership of programme monitoring, funding compliance, development cash flow, grant reporting and audit activity, while acting as a key contact for HomesEngland and other funding partners.

The role

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the development programme is accurately monitored, financially robust and compliant with funding requirements.

A key part of the role will be managing the flow of information between Development, Finance and external funding bodies, making sure that programme data, grant forecasts, claims and reporting are accurate and delivered to agreed deadlines.

You’ll also be responsible for:

• Leading the production of development monitoring reports for senior management and committees.
• Monitoring programme performance, identifying trends, risks and potential issues and providing recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Acting as the main point of contact for Homes England and other funding bodies in relation to programme reporting, forecasting and contractual requirements.
• Managing grant forecasts, claims and drawdowns and ensuring these are accurately reflected within development budgets and cash flow.
• Producing the monthly development cash flow and working closely with Finance to ensure accurate forecasting.
• Reviewing development appraisals and checking that grant assumptions, scheme information and programme outputs are accurate.
• Monitoring schemes against funding agreements and highlighting any discrepancies or potential compliance issues.
• Managing Strategic Partnership completions reporting to Homes England.
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting around Recycled Capital Grant Fund (RCGF).
• Leading the annual development audit process and coordinating mock audits ahead of external review.
• Keeping up to date with changes to the Capital Funding Guide and Homes England requirements, ensuring these are understood and reflected across the team.
• Taking ownership of SDS Proval and Sequel, working with internal teams and SDS to resolve issues and improve reporting.
• Managing and developing a small team, ensuring key activities are delivered accurately and to a high standard.
• Contributing to the wider Development leadership team and supporting continuous improvement across the function.

I’d be particularly interested in speaking to candidates who have worked within social housing, affordable housing or housing development, although relevant experience from a wider development, programme or funding environment will also be considered.

You’ll need a strong understanding of:

• Development programme monitoring and reporting
• Grant funding and compliance
• Financial forecasting and development cash flow
• Complex data and management information
• Audit and assurance processes
• Working with external funding bodies or government agencies
• Producing information and reports for senior management or Board-level audiences

Would suit an experienced development professional looking for a role with greater ownership and visibility.