Development Manager
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
£56,729 - £71,992, (depending on experience)
37 hours per week
About the role
This role is responsible for taking forward the direct provision of new Council homes, but also expanding the overall Affordable Homes Programme through a range of partnership initiatives and development partners.
About you
The ideal candidate for the role will bring commitment, enthusiasm, knowledge and practical experience across the affordable housing, and development agenda To be successful in this role you will ideally have a Housing or Building qualification, with a successful track record of excellent performance and delivery.
A clear understanding of section 106 challenges, appraisal processes, knowledge of HRA and external funding options, excellent verbal and report writing skills are also key to this role.
About Runnymede
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.
Benefits
- 28 Days annual leave (pro-rated for part time employees) plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Free Parking next to office
- Training and development opportunities
- Payment of one professional membership per annum
- Cycle to work + further related discounts
- Mileage Allowance
- Flexible Working
- Hybrid working (2 days from home)
- Season ticket loan
- Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service
If you think that you have what it takes to excel in this role then we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply online at www.surreyjobs.info. Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information attachment on the website. If it is difficult for you to apply online please contact Human Resources. Email: humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk Telephone: 01932 425517
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please provide an email address where possible as you will be contacted by email if you are selected to attend for an interview.
For an informal chat about this position please contact Maggie Ward, Corporate Head of Housing on 01932 425830 or maggie.ward@runnymede.gov.uk.
Closing date: Date Midnight on Wednesday 25th September 2024
Interviews: Monday 7th October 2024
Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.