An established housing and regeneration group is looking to appoint a Head of Development to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of new residential development opportunities across the region.
The organisation operates across housing, property services, commercial activity, construction, regeneration and community-led projects. Its wider project work includes new build, refurbishment, restoration and cladding, with a focus on improving homes, places and communities. The group is based in Bootle and works across the Liverpool City Region and surrounding areas.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone with strong experience across housing development, land, planning, viability, regeneration, affordable housing or residential delivery. The role would suit a commercially aware development professional who can lead strategy, manage stakeholders and take schemes from early feasibility through to delivery.
The Role As Head of Development, you will take responsibility for leading the development function, ensuring new housing and regeneration opportunities are identified, assessed and delivered in line with business objectives.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading the development strategy for new residential and regeneration opportunities
Identifying and assessing potential land, development and partnership opportunities
Overseeing feasibility studies, viability appraisals, risk reviews and development budgets
Managing schemes from early-stage concept through planning, procurement, delivery and handover
Working closely with internal teams across Development, Finance, Commercial, Technical, Asset Management and Operations
Building and maintaining relationships with local authorities, housing providers, consultants, contractors, funders and external partners
Overseeing planning strategy, design development, technical input and delivery programming
Ensuring development schemes are financially viable, compliant and aligned with wider organisational objectives
Monitoring project performance, budgets, programme, risk and quality
Supporting board and senior leadership reporting, including business cases and investment papers
Leading and developing the development team, creating a high-performing and commercially focused function
Ensuring schemes deliver strong outcomes for residents, communities and long-term asset performance
The Candidate The successful candidate will likely have senior experience within housing development, residential development, affordable housing, regeneration, construction or property development .
You may currently be working as a Head of Development, Development Manager, Senior Development Manager, Development Director, Land Manager, Regeneration Manager or Head of Projects within a housing association, local authority, developer, contractor, regeneration body or residential property business.
Experience in any of the following would be highly beneficial:
Affordable housing development
Residential land and planning
Regeneration schemes
New build housing delivery
Development viability and appraisal
Section 106 / partnership housing
Grant funding and Homes England processes
Consultant and contractor management
Planning strategy and statutory approvals
Board reporting and investment papers
Stakeholder and partnership management
Key Requirements Strong background in housing, residential development, regeneration or property development
Proven experience leading development projects from feasibility through to delivery
Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to assess viability, risk and investment decisions
Good understanding of planning, procurement, construction and development funding
Experience managing consultants, contractors and external partners
Ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders
Strong reporting, communication and presentation skills
Comfortable working with local authorities, housing providers, communities and strategic partners
Good understanding of housing need, regeneration priorities and community impact
Degree-level qualification or relevant professional background would be advantageous
Package The role offers a senior-level salary and benefits package, which may include:
Competitive basic salary
Car allowance or travel allowance
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Health and wellbeing benefits
Professional development support
Senior leadership visibility
Long-term regional development pipeline
Opportunity to influence housing growth and regeneration across the Liverpool City Region
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