Director of development and regeneration

Overview

We're looking for an exceptional leader to join us as Director of Development and Regeneration. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future direction of one of Greater Manchester's largest housing associations and play a pivotal role in delivering our long‑term growth and regeneration ambitions.

Managing more than 11,500 homes and holding the highest G1/V1 regulatory rating for governance and financial viability, FCHO combines a strong social purpose with financial strength, stability and ambition. As we continue to invest in homes, neighbourhoods and communities, we're looking for a strategic leader who can help shape what's next.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Services, you will provide strategic leadership for Development and Regeneration across FCHO. You will lead the development and delivery of our Homes Strategy, identifying opportunities for growth, investment and regeneration that support our long‑term objectives and deliver meaningful outcomes for customers and communities.

Working closely with the Executive Team, Board, Homes England, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, local authorities and development partners, you will provide strategic direction, assurance and leadership across a significant development and regeneration portfolio. You will be responsible for ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance, financial performance and risk management while creating the conditions for sustainable growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading large‑scale development and regeneration programmes.
• Strong record of ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance and giving assurance to Board across the programme.
• Significant experience of strategic leadership within housing, regeneration, development or a related sector.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, including programme, budget and complex feasibility management.
• Experience of working with Boards, Executive Teams, funders and strategic partners.
• A strong understanding of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to develop, motivate, inspire staff and transform teams to ensure a high performing department.
• A passion for creating homes, places and opportunities that improve lives.

About FCHO

At First Choice Homes Oldham, we're committed to improving lives by providing safe, affordable and sustainable homes, investing in communities and creating places where people can thrive. First Choice Homes Oldham is a housing association providing safe, affordable and high‑quality homes across Oldham and the surrounding areas. We own and manage more than 11,500 homes and are proud to hold the highest G1/V1 regulatory rating.

Benefits

• Salary of £105,000 per annum.
• 37‑hour working week with hybrid working options.
• 30 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 10 % employer contribution and salary exchange option.
• Death in service benefit.
• Healthcare cash plan covering dental, optical and physiotherapy treatments.
• Private health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24‑hour confidential support.
• Doctorline, giving you and your family 24/7 GP access.
• Access to our colleague benefits platform, including retail discounts and wellbeing tools.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Professional subscriptions paid where essential for the role.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay.
• Access to our on‑site wellbeing room and café.
• Long‑service awards.

Application

Please submit your application by: 26/06/2026. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert earlier should we receive a high volume of applications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building an organisation that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. As an equal opportunities employer, FCHO is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We care that you have a great experience with us at FCHO. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience smoother, please let us know and we'll do all we can.