Do you want to play a key role in shaping Cheltenham’s future housing and regeneration projects Join us at Cheltenham Borough Council as our next Development Coordinator.
Location: Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 9SA
Salary: £31,586 - £33,366 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing date: 3rd July 2025
Come and work for an award-winning organisation!
We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council dedicated to making Cheltenham a great place to live and work. By supporting thriving communities and businesses while preserving the town’s unique character, we create opportunities for growth and innovation.
As an employer, we are committed to fairness, respect, and creating a stimulating environment where our people can thrive. With benefits like flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, a strong pension scheme, and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, we empower our team to reach their full potential.
Together, we’re building a vibrant future for Cheltenham and its people.
Development Coordinator - The Role:
In this key role, you’ll support the successful delivery of our development programme, including the vital buyback of former council housing. From managing project data and liaising with stakeholders to coordinating defect management and supporting procurement planning, your work will directly contribute to delivering homes and transforming communities.
Development Coordinator – Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and maintain scheme files and checklists to comply with CBC’s internal processes and Homes England audit requirements
- Lead on the administration of the buyback programme, ensuring acquisition administration takes place to agreed timescales and budgets
- To work with officers and contribute to the development of an annual accommodation procurement plan and maintain a healthy pipeline of properties
- Update project and property information using IT systems including QL and documotive including health and safety files, working drawings, address schedules, warranty information etc
- Manage projects during the defect’s liability period, including following up reported defects and liaising with customers and contractors as required
Development Coordinator - You:
- At least A-level or level NVQ3, or BTEC relevant professional qualification (Office/ Admin e.g. CLAIT)
- Working within a formal project management structure / similar or related role
- Basic knowledge of residential housing development processes and property acquisition
- Ability to organise own workload within deadlines
- Computer literacy and practical knowledge of business software applications, word processing and spreadsheets
- Working as part of a team and to show tact and diplomacy in undertaking duties
- Good level of IT skills – ideally MS Office
- Communicates effectively at all levels (excellent verbal and written skills)
Development Coordinator – Benefits:
- An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days rising to 31 days after five years
- A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours
- A comprehensive programme of learning and development
- Two days paid time off for volunteering
- Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
- An employee counselling service
- Free eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards the cost of glasses
- A cycle to work scheme
- Low-cost town centre parking for some jobs, depending on work location
- A commitment to employee wellbeing
Closing date: 3rd July 2025
To submit your application for this exciting Development Coordinator opportunity, please click on ‘Apply’ now