Head of Development

Harbour Ats; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

ateb is seeking a Head of Development to lead and shape its development ambitions across West Wales. The role reports to the Executive Director for Development & Assets and requires building strong partnerships with government, local authorities, landowners and other stakeholders to secure opportunities and investment.

You will provide leadership to the Development Team and ensure the organization delivers its Development Strategy effectively.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership and management experience in housing, development, regeneration, construction, property or related sector.
• Strong track record of delivering development programmes.
• Experience of development appraisal and scheme viability.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead ateb's Development Programme and shape the Development Strategy across West Wales.
• Build and maintain partnerships with Welsh Government, Local Authorities, landowners, developers, contractors, consultants and funders.
• Provide leadership to the Development Team and ensure capacity, capability and culture to deliver ambitions.
• Translate strategic plans into action and secure opportunities, funding and investment.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Financial acumen

Development appraisal

Viability analysis

Job description

Could you lead the development of better homes for the future?

We’re looking for a Head of Development to join ateb and take a leading role in shaping our development ambitions across West Wales.

With a salary of £70K – £74K per annum, this is an opportunity to take strategic responsibility for our development programme - identifying new opportunities, building strong partnerships and helping to make sure we develop the right homes, in the right places, for the long-term benefit of our customers and communities.

Working closely with our Executive Director for Development & Assets, you’ll help develop and deliver ateb’s Development Strategy and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities. You’ll build relationships with Welsh Government, Local Authorities, landowners, developers, contractors, consultants, funders and other key partners to help secure the opportunities, funding and investment we need to grow.

You’ll also provide leadership to our Development Team, ensuring we have the capacity, capability and culture to deliver our ambitions.

We’re looking for someone with extensive leadership and management experience in housing, development, regeneration, construction, property or a related sector, with a strong track record of delivering successful development programmes.

You’ll need strong commercial and financial awareness, experience of development appraisal and scheme viability, and the ability to build effective relationships and turn strategic plans into action.

Most importantly, you’ll share our commitment to Creating Better Living Solutions and putting the right customer outcomes at the heart of what we do.

Salary: £70K - 74K per annum

Closing date: 11th October 2026

Interview dates:

Stage 1: Virtual - Monday 19th October 2026

Stage 2: In Person - w/c 26th October 2026