Remote Senior Development Manager – Affordable Housing

Guardian Jobs; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead a regional affordable housing development programme. You will drive delivery from acquisition through to completion and provide leadership to Development Managers and Project Officers across your region.

This role requires strong project, stakeholder and financial management, clear communication, and a collaborative, results-driven mindset. It is home-based with regional travel and a 12-month fixed-term contract, with DBS check and

Qualifications

• Experience managing housing development projects from acquisition through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of affordable housing delivery, planning processes, Homes England requirements and construction practices.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative approach with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership of results.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of a programme of affordable housing developments from pre-contract stage through to completion.
• Managing complex and large-scale development projects through design, procurement and construction phases.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, developers, landowners, consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders.
• Supporting the identification, appraisal and acquisition of new business opportunities and development sites.
• Leading planning application submissions and Section 106 negotiations.
• Providing leadership, coaching and support to Development Managers and Project Officers.
• Managing budgets, forecasts, cashflows and financial performance across your development portfolio.
• Ensuring accurate reporting, compliance and programme data management.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure successful handover of completed homes for sale or lettings.
• Deputising for the Head of Development where required and providing leadership during periods of high demand.

Job description

Guardian Jobs is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead a regional affordable housing development programme. You will drive delivery from acquisition through to completion and provide leadership to Development Managers and Project Officers across your region.

This role requires strong project, stakeholder and financial management, clear communication, and a collaborative, results-driven mindset. It is home-based with regional travel and a 12-month fixed-term contract, with DBS check and