Job Description
Development Manager
Make a Real Difference Through Strategic Placemaking
Are you passionate about creating vibrant places and unlocking development potential where the commercial market falls short? Join our Housing and Regeneration Team and play a pivotal role in transforming the West Midlands through complex, high-impact regeneration projects.
This isn't just about unit delivery – it's about strategic placemaking that creates lasting community impact. You'll work on everything from £100m town centre regeneration schemes to complex developments that wouldn't typically secure funding through traditional routes.
What You'll Be Doing
Development Appraisals & Due Diligence
* Review and assess development funding applications for residential schemes, town centre regeneration, BTR, and extra care projects
* Conduct detailed due diligence including reviewing appraisals, assessing GDV and projected costs, and evaluating cost assumptions
* Make evidence-based recommendations on grant funding decisions
* Commission external due diligence when appropriate
* Focus on projects that have stalled or require public intervention to move forward
* Produce clear, analytical reports to support investment decisions
Stakeholder & Pipeline Development
* Build and maintain relationships with local authorities and partners to understand emerging opportunities
* Help shape and grow our project pipeline through proactive business development
* Meet with local authority partners in person at least once monthly
* Navigate competing stakeholder priorities with political awareness
What We're Looking For
* Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers
* Experience analysing development appraisals and understanding funding structures
* Comfortable working independently and making informed decisions
* Ability to write clear, evidence-based reports
* Politically aware with ability to navigate competing stakeholder priorities
Why You'll Love This Role
* Meaningful Impact: Work on complex projects that create genuine public benefit and transform communities
* Diverse Portfolio: From major town centre schemes to innovative housing solutions the market wouldn't typically fund alone
* Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team of six with varied backgrounds, reporting to the Head of Development and Delivery
* Professional Growth: Opportunity to develop expertise in a unique area where public and private sectors meet
* Strategic Influence: Be part of a team that gets things off the ground and makes a real difference
Ready to Transform the West Midlands?
This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and rewarding development projects in the region. If you're curious, analytical, and committed to delivering impact through placemaking, we want to hear from you.