Ocean Housing has an exciting opportunity within their Development Team for a full time, permanent Development Manager. Within the current Development Team the role of the Development Manager will work with the Head of Development to develop and implement the group's strategy for residential development in line with business plans in terms of turnover, profitability and programme requirement. You will provide effective development management of Ocean Housing’s development programme including section 106, own build and regeneration schemes from land acquisition through to handover and throughout the defect period. As the Development Manager you will be responsible for the progress of specific schemes, ensuring all development projects are administered strictly in accordance with Group procedures, Board approvals, financial regulations and contract and funding requirements. You will identify and appraise development opportunities for affordable housing which match Ocean Housing’s aspirations and business plan, developing deals with developers, ensuring internal colleagues are consulted from inception through to scheme completion. You will hold an HND or equivalent level 5 qualification and will have knowledge and experience of significant parts of the development process from acquisition through to sales. You will have a proven track record of successful Housing Association development and have knowledge and experience of generating new business and customer relationship management. It would be desirable but not essential that you have good knowledge of central and local government housing strategies and policies along with understanding of new build construction processes. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills together with a high level of emotional intelligence and self awareness. You will take ownership of finding practical ways to overcome barriers and accept and tackle demanding goals with enthusiasm. You will be able to demonstrate financial and commercial awareness and have good project and programme management skills. For further information regarding the role and responsibilities please refer to the job description and person specification. Benefits 32 days holiday (plus Banks) Professional Membership cost Company Sick Pay Scheme Workplace Pension including Death in Service Benefit Home Office Work Payment Medicash - Health Cash Plan (includes Dental and Optical) Cycle to Work Scheme Rewards and Recognition Scheme On site Parking Employee Assistance Programme Family Friendly Policies Ocean offers a dynamic work environment offering hybrid working. We believe work is what you do, not where you go and therefore colleagues deliver their work where it best suits the need, whether that be in the office, home or around a local area or site using local facilities. Colleagues are agile and work or have meetings in any place to suit the need and task. There will be a need for employees to travel to St Austell and work from the head office for meetings, training and general day to day team requirements. Closing Date: Monday 26th May 2025 at Midnight 1st Interviews to be held: Tuesday 3rd June or Wednesday 4th June via Teams 2nd interviews will be conducted face to face at Stennack House, St Austell We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. The Company Ocean Housing Ltd is a not for profit, charitable registered provider of social and affordable housing, with a stock of over 4,700 properties throughout Cornwall. We are part of the Cornwall Homechoice ‘Choice Based Lettings’ scheme. At Ocean we believe affordable housing is not just about the buildings, but about the people who turn them into homes. We provide a wide range of services to our residents, helping them to make the most of their homes and the communities they live in. Mission Statement “To be an innovative provider of quality homes and services, with residents and staff at the heart of Ocean, and Ocean at the heart of the community.” At Ocean our vision is to be the employer of choice for Cornwall. We want to create a work environment where everyone feels like they belong, can bring their best, authentic selves to work every day and are provided with the support they need to do a great job. Our purpose is to create a modern, dynamic and agile work environment, fit for the 21st Century and one of which all of our colleagues feel included and proud to be a part of. An environment which enables colleagues to provide quality, affordable homes and services for the people of Cornwall. We believe work is what you do, not where you go and therefore colleagues deliver their work where it best suits the need, whether that be in the office, home or around a local area or site using local facilities. Colleagues are agile and work or have meetings in any place to suit the need and task. Benefits Family friendly Committed to Training and Developing our Employees Cycle to Work Values Honest, Enthusiastic and Always Positive Passionate about Customer Service Quality and Value in all we do Innovative, Ambitious and Brave for the future of our Business, Customers and Communities Gallery Previous Next 2022 Award Winner Best Place to Work at Cornwall Business Awards 2022 Sponsored by the Skills Hub “This is a really challenging sector to work in and Ocean Housing Group have really gone above and beyond to support their workforce. They really show strong leadership from above in putting their employees first and the level of engagement they get from everyone in their teams is commendable, with really high number of team members taking part in surveys, consultancy and feedback. The Ocean Housing Group have also invested in the continual improvement of their staff, services and benefits to ensure that staff consistently feel invested in and valued – Well Done!” Documents