Development Manager
Location: Weaver’s Court, Whitburn EH47 0PZ
Working Hours: 27.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Remuneration: £21,173 starting salary during 6-month probation period; £22,287 thereafter.
Closing Date: Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 23:59pm
About Hanover
Hanover has been successfully housing and supporting people in Scotland for over 40 years. Our core purpose is to help people feel safe and secure at home so they can live full and independent lives. As a Gold Investors in People Employer, we want the best people to come and work with us.
About the Role
The Development Manager position is both a rewarding and challenging role that helps residents live independently within a safe and caring environment and involves working 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a permanent basis.
As the face of Hanover, you will be committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations by providing a high-quality service to our customers through efficient management of our Weaver’s Court development in Whitburn.
This post would suit a friendly and professional individual with the ability to deal with a wide range of people; from the care team that you work alongside, residents and their families to contractors, local community groups and other agencies.
Main Responsibilities
As the Development Manager, you will handle a variety of responsibilities and tasks related to the smooth and continuous running of the development, including but not limited to:
General management of the housing development and ensuring high standards are maintained.
* Logging day-to-day repairs and monitoring the progress.
* Liaising with contractors where necessary and carrying out property inspections.
* Regularly engaging with our customers, providing advice and information as requested.
* Ensuring that performance and key performance indicators are met.
* Cleaning and general upkeep of common areas, facilities, and accommodation.
About You
To join us, you need to:
* Possess a sound knowledge of housing management services.
* Can build rapport with a wide range of people.
* Strong, clear communication skills to succeed.
* Demonstrable ability to remain calm as a highly efficient multi-tasker.
What We Offer
Hanover offers a supportive and friendly environment where our people are valued and appreciated. We are a Scottish Living Wage employer as well as being a Gold IIP Wellbeing and Young Person’s Guarantee employer. Your hard work and drive to succeed are rewarded through:
* Competitive salary and pension options.
* Health and Wellbeing support networks including Mental Health First Aiders and a 24/7 GP helpline.
* Employee counselling service upon assessment.
* Access to our Hanover Perks platform which includes high street discounts and health cash plan.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Tech Scheme.
* Family friendly policies.
* Payment of PVG or Disclosure (where applicable)
Equal Opportunity
Hanover are firmly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all. As an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role.
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