£66,000 - £81,800
Rochester - covering our Kent & East Sussex region
Do you want to join Hyde as a Lead Development Manager?
The Lead Development Manager is a senior role within Hyde’s Investment, Development & Partnerships division, focused on identifying, securing and progressing high‑quality land opportunities that drive our development ambitions. You’ll lead projects from site identification through to planning consent across a mix of brownfield and greenfield sites, using strong commercial insight to maximise value while supporting sustainable development and the creation of thriving communities.
Key Responsibilities / What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead the identification, appraisal and acquisition of land opportunities aligned to Hyde’s development strategy
* Manage the planning process to secure implementable consents and maximise site potential
* Project manage multiple acquisitions concurrently, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and timescales
* Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landowners and key stakeholders
* Lead and develop a high‑performing team, fostering collaboration and driving delivery
* Oversee viability, S106 negotiations and financial appraisals to ensure strong commercial outcomes
* Prepare and present high‑quality board papers to support decision‑making on land opportunities
Essential Skills And Experience
* Proven experience in land acquisition, development management and securing planning permission
* Strong commercial acumen with experience of financial appraisals and viability assessments
* In‑depth knowledge of the UK planning system, including S106 and CIL negotiations
* Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams and managing complex projects
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Why Join Hyde / What We Offer
Join Hyde, where we’re delivering hundreds of new homes and have an ambitious development pipeline to build sustainable communities across London and the South East. You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering high‑quality schemes that drive regeneration and create places people are proud to call home.
* A strategic leadership role with real influence over Hyde’s development pipeline
* The opportunity to shape and deliver impactful regeneration and housing schemes
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* A collaborative and purpose‑driven culture focused on making a difference
* This role will involve travel across Hyde’s operating regions
Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We’re committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, ensuring that different perspectives are represented in decision‑making, service delivery, and the way we shape our organisation.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
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