Our local authority client based in North London are urgently seeking an experienced Housing Development Partnership Manager.
*£445 a day Umbrella
Key responsibilities
* Responsible for the successful delivery of new housing supply on council-owned land through alternative delivery models
* Lead on working with development partners to ensure the delivery of high quality, well-designed, energy efficient new homes, maximising the provision of genuinely affordable homes
* Lead on the preparation of any development agreements or land transfer activities required to deliver new affordable homes and ensure that these partnership arrangements safeguard the council’s interests
* Lead on the development of innovative models and processes to improve efficiency, value for money and increase volume of delivery of new homes
* Work with colleagues across the council to unlock the potential of buildings, sites and assets to provide opportunities for new affordable homes
Experience
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Experience of working with developers and affordable housing providers in the delivery of new homes, preferably in a local authority setting, developing agreements for residential delivery, demonstrating commercial acumen and negotiating positive outcomes for residents.
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Experience of managing large complex development or regeneration programmes.
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Experience of managing substantial budgets, undertaking complex financial and development appraisals, affordable housing mechanisms and attracting external funding.
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Experience of contract management and ensuring required outcomes are delivered in line with the contract terms, being able to take action to ensure compliance.
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Demonstrable experience of manging multi-disciplinary teams in a housing or related area to deliver successful outcomes.
Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.
At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful