Overview
Head of Development (Property)
Location: Bolton
Salary: £59,305 - £67,894 (Grade 8)
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 32 days after 5 years, Pension schemes with life insurance cover and much more
Join our team as a Head of Development (Property). We are recruiting a Head of Development (Property) to lead our ambitious housing programme and shape the future of Bolton’s communities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to deliver on our aspiration of building 250 new homes a year and to make a lasting impact. You’ll manage and inspire our Development Team, oversee complex projects from start to finish, and ensure every home we deliver meets the highest standards. If you’re strategic, collaborative, and passionate about creating thriving communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and inspire the Development Team to deliver Bolton at Homes ambition of 250 new homes a year.
* Manage development and regeneration projects from planning through to completion.
* Identify and progress new build and regeneration opportunities.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
* Oversee scheme appraisals, cash flows, legal agreements, and funding claims.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
* Embed Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and champion Health & Safety across all projects.
* Contribute to continuous improvement and drive innovation in housing delivery.
What Youll Need To Succeed
* Proven experience in housing development, regeneration, or large-scale construction.
* Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire high performance.
* Commercial awareness with experience in appraisals, budgets, and contract management.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
* Knowledge of housing policy, planning processes, and funding streams.
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* A commitment to our values: Good intentions, Good communication, Good listeners, and Good together.
What We Offer
* Hybrid working & flexibility supporting work-life balance
* Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 32 days after 5 years
* Birthday day off – take your birthday as paid leave
* Buy or sell annual leave – flexible options to suit your lifestyle
* Local bank holiday extra day off around New Year
* Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
* Free on-site parking at key office locations
* Employee Assistance Programme emotional wellbeing support for you and your family
* Cycle to Work & Car Leasing Schemes
* Pension schemes with life insurance cover
* Healthcare cash plan to claim back costs for dental, optical, physio & more
* Lifestyle discounts, cashback and savings at major retailers
* Learning & development opportunities to grow your career
* Volunteer days up to 5 paid days to give back
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