Head of New Business & Delivery — Housing Development

Adecco; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing development organization in Wakefield is seeking a Head of New Business and Delivery to lead their teams. The role involves driving new development opportunities, ensuring project delivery, and fostering strategic partnerships. Ideal candidates will have significant housing development experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage high-performing teams. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service)

Happy to talk flexible working

Generous employer pension contribution

Health and wellbeing package

Access to lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes

One day for Volunteering Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and manage high-performing teams.
• Extensive housing development experience across multiple procurement routes.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to the development team.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Oversee development risk management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Housing development experience

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding of housing policy

Education

Relevant professional qualification or membership (such as CIH, RICS)

Job description

A housing development organization in Wakefield is seeking a Head of New Business and Delivery to lead their teams. The role involves driving new development opportunities, ensuring project delivery, and fostering strategic partnerships. Ideal candidates will have significant housing development experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage high-performing teams. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including flexible working options.