Job Description
Job Title: Housing Development Manager – Adult Social Care - Supported Living
Salary: £65,000 + Bonus Scheme
Hours: Full time
Location: Stevenage - Hybrid with extensive travel
This position does not offer sponsorship. We are unable to accept applications from individuals who require a visa to work in the UK.
Overview:
Compass Associates is proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation operating across health, justice and social care to appoint a Housing Development Manager.
This is a key growth hire, offering the opportunity to lead the identification and acquisition of new supported housing opportunities within a highly acquisitive and purpose-driven group.
The Opportunity:
Our client is entering an exciting phase of expansion and is seeking an experienced Housing Development Manager to support the growth of high-quality supported housing and accommodation services.
This role will play a critical part in building the property pipeline, securing new opportunities and supporting service mobilisation.
This position would suit someone from supported living, social care, housing, property or healthcare development.
Key Responsibilities:
Property & Development
* Identify and secure new property opportunities to support service growth.
* Lead property sourcing, negotiations and acquisition processes.
* Conduct feasibility and due diligence on new developments.
* Support mobilisation of new services and property onboarding.
Strategy & Commercial Growth
* Support the organisation’s expansion strategy and pipeline planning.
* Complete financial modelling and viability assessments.
* Contribute to business cases and investment proposals.
* Monitor market trends and commissioning opportunities.
Stakeholder Management
* Develop strong relationships with landlords, developers and agents.
* Work closely with operational leaders to understand service needs.
* Engage with commissioners and local authorities.
* Collaborate internally with finance, legal and compliance teams.
Governance & Compliance
* Ensure developments meet regulatory and legal standards.
* Support risk management across new projects.
* Maintain accurate reporting on development activity.
Candidate Profile:
* Experience in housing development, property acquisition, supported living or social care growth.
* Strong commercial and financial understanding.
* Experience building partnerships with landlords, developers or commissioners.
* Proven project management and negotiation skills.
Personal Values & Attributes
* Passion for developing housing solutions that genuinely improve people’s lives and outcomes.
* Motivated by purpose alongside commercial success and sustainable growth.
* Demonstrates respect through inclusive partnership working and relationship building.
* Shows courage to explore new opportunities, challenge thinking and drive innovation.
* Focused on creating impact by delivering high-quality, scalable housing solutions.
* Collaborative, proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-growth environment.
* Strong sense of ownership, accountability and integrity.
Desirable
* Experience within supported living, learning disabilities, autism or complex care.
* Understanding of commissioning and funding models.
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements within care or housing sectors.
Why Apply:
* Join a fast-growing, values-driven organisation.
* Strategic role with real impact and autonomy.
* Strong long-term career progression opportunities.
Contact Details
If you wish to either apply or gain further information, please contact Ed at Compass Associates on 02394 214 487 or email eamaral@compassltd.co.uk
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Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.