Head of Development

Housing Diversity Network; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockport Homes Group in Stockport is seeking an experienced Head of Development to lead our development programme and shape the future of housing across the area.

You'll lead a team of Development Project Managers, manage governance, grow the pipeline through land and partnerships, and work with partners, funders and stakeholders to turn strategy into successful developments.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent senior level experience in housing development.
• Willingness to work towards Regulator of Social Housing Competence & Conduct Standard.
• Significant experience leading complex housing development or regeneration programmes.
• Strong knowledge of affordable housing development, viability, procurement and contract management.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience building high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial, financial and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with senior leaders, partners and funders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and development of the Development Strategy.
• Grow the development pipeline through land, acquisitions, regeneration and partnerships.
• Ensure governance, financial performance and risk management across the programme.
• Build effective relationships with Stockport Council, Homes England, contractors and consultants.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Development Team.

Skills

Development strategy

Leadership

Governance & risk

Stakeholder relationship building

Team development

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent senior level experience

Job description

Permanent

Full time (37 hours per week)

We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Development to lead our development programme and help shape the future of housing across Stockport.

This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll drive the delivery of high quality, sustainable and affordable homes, grow our future development pipeline, and ensure our investment makes a lasting impact on local communities. You'll lead a team of Development Project Managers and work closely with senior leaders, partners, funders and stakeholders to turn strategic ambitions into successful developments.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the delivery and development of our Development Strategy.
• Growing our pipeline through land, acquisition, regeneration and partnership opportunities.
• Ensuring strong governance, financial performance and risk management across the programme.
• Building effective relationships with partners including Stockport Council, Homes England, contractors, developers and consultants.
• Leading and developing a high performing Development Team.

About You

We're looking for a strategic and experienced development professional who can lead complex housing projects and build strong partnerships to deliver real impact.

• A degree level qualification, relevant professional qualification or equivalent senior level experience in housing development, property construction, or related discipline.
• The willingness to work towards relevant professional qualifications and training to meet the Regulator of Social Housing's Competence and Conduct Standard.
• Significant experience leading complex housing development or regeneration programmes.
• Strong knowledge of affordable housing development, viability, procurement and contract management.
• Excellent leadership skills, with experience developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial, financial and risk management expertise, with the ability to make sound evidence-based decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with the confidence to influence senior leaders, partners and funders.

The SHG “Be You” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG’s Values. We’re always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.

Closing date: 11th October 2026

1st Stage Interview: 15th October 2026 (via Teams)

2nd Stage Interview: 26th Oct 2026 (in Person)

Job Summary

• Location

  Stockport

• Organization

  Stockport Homes Group

• Job Type

  Full time, permanent

• £61,355 to £70,234 per annum + access to a subsidised company car scheme
• Closing Date

  11/10/2026

• Reference ID

  37171

• Documents

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