At Teign Housing, were driven by a simple but powerful mission: to provide good quality homes for our residents and rewarding, flexible careers for our people. As a thriving social landlord with over 200 dedicated professionals across Teign Housing and Templer Home Build, we proudly own and manage more than 4,000 homes across Teignbridge, the South Hams, East Devon, Mid Devon, West Devon, and Exeter.
We dont just offer housingwe create communities. Our commitment goes beyond bricks and mortar. We deliver high-quality homes and personalised support that empower individuals and families to thrive.
Why Work With Us?
Be part of a purpose led organisation making a real impact
Join a supportive, forward-thinking team
Enjoy career flexibility, growth, and meaningful work
We believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable, and welcoming place to call home. If you share our passion for building vibrant communities and delivering services that truly matter, wed love to hear from you.
Were now looking for a Development Manager to join our dynamic team.
Bring your skills, your ideas, and your driveand help us shape the future of housing in Devon.
About the Development Manager role
As a key member of our team, you will take ownership of our Development Programme and oversee all aspects of our speculative and affordable housing plans. Actively identifying and acquiring land and property to expand our portfolio of more than 4,000 homes, you will assess the feasibility of potential projects and oversee contractors and consultants to achieve best practice and best value. At the same time, we will look to you to lead and manage the development team, obtain development grant funding and liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies and our development partners, so you will require commercial acumen, along with great communication, influencing and people skills.
This is a permanent, full-time position, working 37 hours per week.
About you
Experienced in residential development from land acquisition to programme delivery, you should be a skilled project manager with deep technical, regulatory, contractual, procurement and legal knowledge. A relevant degree or membership of an appropriate professional body (MCIH, MRICS, MRIOB) would be useful, as would familiarity with social housing policy standards and regulations, we will value your initiative, drive and determination to make things happen above all.
Benefits
As an Investor in People Platinum organisation, you will be joining a company that creates a supportive high-performance culture.
You can also expect to enjoy an excellent benefits package, including :
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Discretionary Leave between Christmas and the New Year period
Generous employer contributions towards your pension (including death in service), any employee who increase their contribution to 5% or above will receive an employer contribution of one and a half times their contribution up to a maximum employer contribution of 15%
Private Health Care membership (if applicable)
Flexible Agile Working
Salary Sacrifice Scheme (optional)
Reimbursement of the cost of a professional membership fee
Employer contributions towards gym membership
Employer contribution every two years towards eye examination for those who use computers significantly as part of their work
Up to 25% off selected O2 airtime contracts
Microsoft Home Use Programme available to all staff
Training Opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
Westcountry Savings and Loans Scheme
Recognition for Long Service (if applicable)
Cycle to work Scheme
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Bupa dental care(optional)
To take on this exciting challenge as our Development Manager, please complete the online application form.
Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate apply.
Teign Housing is committed to its policy on equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity no. 1112196.
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