Job Description
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Development & Regeneration Manager for our client a Housing Association based in Somerset.
The successful post holder will lead regeneration and development projects from feasibility through consultation, planning, delivery and handover. Deliver a regeneration programme aligned to the development strategy priorities, community need and placemaking.
Work with colleagues, residents, elected members and partners to deliver successful regeneration outcomes, Manage appraisals, budgets, cashflows, risks and reporting to ensure value for money and manage and support a Trainee Development Manager and Residents Liaison Officer.
This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working – Meetings in the office fortnightly and as and when required.
Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
* Develop a pipeline of development opportunities and regeneration schemes.
* Lead feasibility studies, options appraisals and financial modelling to inform investment decisions and place outcomes.
* Secure funding, support land assembly and negotiate with landowners, developers, Registered Providers and public bodies.
* Engage a range of consultants including planning and cost consultancy, housing services, elected members, residents and stakeholders.
* Prepare reports and recommendations for governance, senior leadership and committee decision-making.
* Build effective relationships with internal colleagues including Finance, Legal, Planning, Housing, Asset Management, Procurement and Communications.
* Lead engagement with elected members, residents and community stakeholders to build trust and manage expectations.
* Coordinate consultation, communications and stakeholder updates.
* Procure and manage consultants.
* Maintain accurate scheme files, budgets, forecasts and audit trails, escalating risks through the appropriate governance routes.
* Lead delivery to achieve programme, cost, quality and placemaking outcomes.
* Monitor consultant and contractor performance, including quality, resident impact and social value commitment.
* Support phasing, decant, rehousing and handovers, ensuring compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
Personal Requirements:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, or significant relevant experience.
* Experience of regeneration project management, financial appraisal and scheme delivery in a Local Authority, Registered Provider or comparable public-sector setting.
* Significant experience of housing regeneration, development or place-based renewal.
* Experience of working with residents, communities, elected members and stakeholders.
* Experience of managing relationships with Homes England.
* Understanding of a wide variety of contracts e.g. JCT, NEC.
* Experience of managing a high-performance team.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, including reports for governance, committees, members and residents.
* Plan and manage multiple workstreams across regeneration projects and multidisciplinary teams.
* Applies sound technical judgement on design, construction, placemaking and housing delivery matters.
* Works proactively, manage priorities effectively and use IT systems confidently.
Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday
Pay: £38.27 - £40.56 per hour
Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.