Senior Development Manager

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Good pension scheme

Job summary

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead affordable housing development in the Scottish Borders. You will oversee the pre-contract development lifecycle for new-build and major refurbishment, coordinating feasibility, planning, funding, procurement strategy, stakeholder engagement and governance.

The successful candidate will bring at least five years' senior-level experience, strong leadership and financial analysis, with the ability to advise

Qualifications

• At least five years' senior-level experience in affordable housing development or regeneration.
• Strong leadership, commercial, financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders and prepare governance reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-contract development lifecycle for new-build and major refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate feasibility, planning, funding, procurement strategy, stakeholder engagement and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Financial analysis

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Development Manager to help lead SBHA's affordable housing development programme and play a key role in delivering great places across the Scottish Borders.

The Role:

As Senior Development Manager, you will lead the pre-contract development lifecycle for new-build and major refurbishment projects. This includes feasibility, planning, funding and grant administration, procurement strategy, stakeholder engagement, risk management and programme governance. You will work closely with the Construction Manager to maintain strategic oversight of programme and financial performance.

This is an opportunity to shape SBHA's development service, strengthen programme controls and support the delivery of high-quality, value-for-money affordable homes.

What we're looking for:

You will bring at least five years' senior-level experience in affordable housing development, regeneration or a similar field, together with strong leadership, commercial, financial and analytical skills. You will be confident advising senior stakeholders, preparing clear reports for governance bodies and building effective relationships with tenants, communities, partners, consultants, contractors and funders.

Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a competitive salary, flexible working, generous annual leave, stability of employment and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

Closing date for applications

Thursday 1st October 2026, 17:00

Full salary & employment details

Salary: c£61.5k to £68k per annum (pay award pending)
Location: Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Hours and terms: Full-time Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Thursday 1 October 2026, 5.00pm