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The Stroud district offers a special place to live and work. We place communities at the heart of everything we do, and are committed to sustainability, delivering high-quality, energy efficient affordable homes to meet the needs of our communities across the district.

We are a friendly, welcoming team, passionate about making a positive difference for the communities we serve. The delivery of new affordable homes is a high profile, key objective in the Council Plan, we have been delivering the programme for over 10 years with ambitions to build more and also to acquire properties through s106 agreements.

Stroud District Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced New Homes Programme Delivery Lead to help shape and deliver our ambitious new build and regeneration programme. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing housing projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Working closely with the New Homes & Regeneration Manager, you will provide supervisory support to a small team of Project Managers, guiding performance and development. You will also lead on direct project delivery, including financial appraisals, procurement, risk management and Homes England compliance. You will work closely with internal teams, councillors, and external stakeholders to shape sustainable, high-quality homes and will represent the council in meetings to ensure smooth project delivery and strong community engagement.

You are a confident and capable housing development professional, with a strong track record in delivering complex new build, regeneration, and S106 housing projects. With at least five years in the social housing sector, ideally in a senior development role and two years of supervisory or line management experience, you bring a deep understanding of the development process from inception to completion. You are confident in financial modelling, procurement, and project management, and you thrive in a problem-solving environment, where you can lead professionals, manage risk, and drive performance. A natural and skilled communicator and collaborator, you are organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering high-quality, affordable homes that make a real difference to people’s lives. Chartered status (MRICS or MCIOB) or equivalent experience is essential, and you’ll be someone who embodies the council’s values always working with integrity, ambition, and a commitment to public service.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

For an informal discussion, please contact Kimberley Read, New Homes & Regeneration Manager at kimberley.read@stroud.gov.uk -01453 766321

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits please click here for more information:

https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies.

Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, rural and urban, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 29th October or Wednesday 5th November 2025