Senior Development Manager (Affordable Housing)
A place to create moments that matter
Location: Peterborough, Hybrid with regular travel to sites and other offices as required.
Salary: £72,061 per annum (including essential car user allowance)
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.
Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important.
It’s this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change.
For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be.
About the role
Whether you're an established Senior Development Manager seeking a new challenge, or a talented Development Manager ready to take the next step, this is an exciting opportunity to lead, shape, and grow a regional affordable housing programme that truly makes an impact.
We’re looking for someone who’s confident, driven, and passionate about development – someone who can guide a team and also roll up their sleeves when needed.
You’ll be at the forefront of our development ambitions, leading and supporting a team of Development Managers across the region while also playing an active role in securing and delivering high‑quality affordable housing.
You will:
* Lead and mentor Development Managers, ensuring successful delivery across land, planning, contracting, and construction.
* Drive new business: sourcing opportunities, building pipeline, shaping pre‑contract activity and securing sites.
* Take the lead on land acquisitions, negotiating development agreements, JCTs, and other key contracts.
* Oversee construction delivery through your team, ensuring schemes run to budget, programme, and quality.
* Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with land agents, developers, local authorities, Homes England, contractors, and solicitors.
* Maintain strong control over risk, value for money and strategic alignment to our growth objectives.
You’ll be making a measurable difference across our affordable housing programme, working with Homes England and government‑funded initiatives to secure and deliver the homes our communities need.
This is a role with reach, responsibility, and room to grow – ideal for someone who wants to lead from the front.
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Salary
The salary for the Senior Development Manager post is £70,811 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.
You’ll also receive an Essential Car User Allowance starting at £1,250, supporting the travel required across our regional development sites.
About you
· Experience in sourcing land-led development opportunities and managing residential projects from inception to completion
· Strong financial management skills, and experience with Homes England audit requirements. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and local authorities
· Effective negotiation and project management skills.
· Ability to foster engagement with wider community stakeholders such as parish councils. Represent Development by engaging with internal teams at all stages of the development process.
· CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing (or equivalent qualification) or willingness to work towards or qualified through experience
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Senior Development Manager Interviews
We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.
Stage 1: A Place to Connect
A call with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.
Planned date: 16th February via Teams.
Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths
A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Customer Service Questionnaire in advance.
Planned date: 23rd February at our Peterborough office.
We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.
A place to build a future
We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:
Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.
This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do.
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.
Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.
Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
If you have any queries about the role, please email: PeopleServices@accentgroup.org
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.