Housing Delivery Manager

Broxtowe Borough Council; Beeston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Beeston is seeking a motivated professional to oversee housing development initiatives. This hybrid role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to promote affordable housing solutions and maintain a Housing Development Strategy. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning or Development Surveying, along with substantial experience in the housing development environment. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.

Benefits

Generous pension fund

Loyalty rewards

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts and offers

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience in housing development essential.
• Current knowledge of housing and planning policies essential.
• Experience working in the housing development environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Enable and optimise delivery of affordable housing.
• Identify and facilitate potential development opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain a Housing Development Strategy.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of housing policy

Education

Degree in Town Planning or Development Surveying

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated professional to join our Housing Asset & Development Team, to help promote and facilitate the provision of new housing within the borough. The role involves working with partners such as MLCHG, Homes England, registered providers, private developers, parish councils, local landowners and communities, and proactively engaging with development and community interests to remove barriers and boost the delivery of new homes. The role also supports preparing and maintaining a Housing Development Strategy and maintaining an up-to-date understanding of opportunities to support housing growth and the Council’s Housing Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Enable and optimise the delivery of affordable housing and act as the key link between stakeholders to meet the Council’s affordable housing objectives.
• Identify and facilitate potential development opportunities and delivery mechanisms, including innovative solutions such as land assembly and identifying stalled sites where national funding could unlock development.
• Prepare and maintain a Housing Development Strategy for the business and monitor opportunities to support housing growth.
• Work with partners and communities to remove barriers to delivery and promote collaboration across stakeholders.

What you need to know

• The role will be hybrid, however as you’ll be responsible for managing a team, there is an expectation that at least 3 days will be spent in the office/on site.
• There will be a requirement to occasionally work outside of normal working hours, to attend Cabinet and Scrutiny sessions.
• If you wish to discuss the role informally, this can be arranged through our HR Team.
• Closing date: Sunday 4 January 2026 (midnight).

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in Town Planning or Development Surveying, or 5 years relevant experience is essential.
• Current sound knowledge and understanding of the broad housing agenda and local, regional and national housing, planning and regeneration policies is essential.
• Experience of the housing development environment is essential.
• A track record of leading and delivering projects in partnership to achieve outcomes within the housing sector is essential.
• An understanding of the local authority strategic housing function is essential.

Why join us?

The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work. As a disability confident employer and an organisation committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We embrace flexible working to attract talent and experience, while meeting residents’ needs. We can’t guarantee all flexible working requests, but we are happy to discuss options when you apply for a job with us.

Benefits

As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty rewards, family-friendly policies, and discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme. You can read more at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/jobs