Service Manager - Development Manager

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Property
Operations
37
1
Kirklees
Permanent
Grade 16

£54,317 - £55,267

A great opportunity to join a dynamic multi-faceted team as we embark on our most ambitious plans to deliver new Council Housing across a range of tenures. 

A rare opportunity to shape development strategy, deliver new housing and better outcomes for the citizens of Kirklees. The role of Development Manager will:

  • Take the lead and work with colleagues and external partners to realise development opportunities and establish funding to deliver at least 100 new homes per annum
  • Establish a forward pipeline of mixed tenure sites assessed and approved through the viability process
  • Establish strategic workstreams across all construction methods and champion innovation to accelerate construction where viable
  • Oversee smooth and timely transition between milestone development stages to maintain programme
  • Oversee a work stream specific team to ensure delivery is achieved in accordance to an annual target of starts/completions
  • Work with colleagues to refine, improve and streamline the development process
  • Support the overall asset strategy in ensuring best use from existing and future assets 

You will be responsible for overseeing team of technical specialists and operational staff in the delivery of programmes of work.

Please note that following a Kirklees Council Cabinet meeting on 20th October 2020 a decision has been made for KNH to transfer to Kirklees Council from 1 April 2021. 

If you are successful with your application, your employment will begin with KNH and will transfer to Kirklees Council on the same terms and conditions and your continuity of service will continue following the transfer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

05 February 2021, 12:00 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.