Head Of Development - Interim

Greenacre Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Interim Head of Development to lead a strategic development initiative. This senior leadership role involves overseeing the delivery of new homes and regeneration projects, requiring proven senior-level experience in property development and excellent stakeholder management skills. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and the opportunity to influence impactful development outcomes while working in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive organisational culture

Qualifications

• Proven senior level experience in property development or regeneration.
• Strong track record of delivering complex development projects.
• Demonstrable leadership and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's development strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Identify and progress new development opportunities.
• Oversee feasibility, risk management, and business case approvals.

Skills

Property development experience

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

Financial appraisal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. RICS, RTPI, CIOB)

Job description

Overview

Job: Interim Head of Development

Location: Midlands

Salary: Competitive

Duration: 6/12 months

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Development to lead our development, growth and investment activity. Reporting to the Executive Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the organisation's development strategy, ensuring the successful delivery of new homes and regeneration projects while meeting financial, social and quality objectives.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a strong commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills and a passion for delivering high quality development outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the organisation's development strategy in line with corporate objectives.
• Identify, appraise and progress new development and regeneration opportunities from inception through to completion.
• Oversee feasibility, financial appraisal, risk management and business case approvals.
• Manage development budgets, ensuring value for money and strong financial performance.
• Lead and develop a high performing development team, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with partners, consultants, contractors, funders and public sector stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulation, governance and health & safety requirements.
• Contribute to wider corporate strategy and decision making as a member of the senior leadership team.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven senior level experience in property development, regeneration or a related field.
• Strong track record of delivering complex development projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent commercial and financial appraisal skills.
• Demonstrable leadership and people management experience.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound knowledge of development related legislation, planning and procurement.

Desirable:

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. RICS, RTPI, CIOB or similar).
• Experience working within a regulated or not for profit environment.
• Experience of partnership working and funding arrangements.

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy.
• The opportunity to shape and deliver impactful development projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and values driven organisational culture.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business