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Development Manager

Employer
Sanctuary
Location
Worcester
Salary
£49910 to £52540 per year
Closing date
23 Nov 2019

Job Details

Development Manager

 

Worcester

 

£49,913 per annum (rising to £52,540 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) plus company car or attractive car allowance

 

35 hours per week

 

 

Why work for us?

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary Group employs more than 13,000 people and manages over 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service. 

 

Sanctuary Homes is looking for an experienced Development Manager to assist in our ambition to develop in the region of 1500 new build homes each year across England. The Development Manager will deliver and support the management of development programmes including the identification of, bidding for and progression of new opportunities for development.

 

The role of Development Manager will include:

  • Implementing strategies, including site acquisition and direct management of key projects
  • Securing new development opportunities to support Business Plan objectives
  • Ensuring all work is completed within budget and within all compliance and regulatory terms
  • Leading and supporting a team in the full development process from feasibility, internal approvals, acquisition, procurement and project management of open market and affordable homes

 

Skills and experiences:

  • Up to date working knowledge of development project management with previous experience in a similar role, undertaking brownfield and greenfield site delivery
  • Proven experience of people management and development
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to build rapport and develop productive and effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent substantive experience
  • Experience and knowledge of project management and cost control
  • Proficient user of MS Office suite applications essential, and experience with SAP and Development Financial Appraisals / reporting systems is desirable
  • Excellent team working skills
  • Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential

 

Ready to join us?

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include:

  • A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
  • 25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Health & well-being plans
  • Discounted products & services
  • Personal advice and counseling
  • Family-friendly arrangements
  • Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
  • Learning and development opportunities

 

To view the job profile please click here

 

Closing Date: 22 November 2019

 

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

 

‘For an insight into what it’s like to work for us, take a look at #LifeatSanctuary on Twitter’

 

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We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.



Company

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary Group employs around 12,500 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

As a non-profit distributing organisation, we reinvest our surplus income into our services and business growth rather than distribute it to shareholders. This enables Sanctuary to maintain high standards, develop our services and invest in people and communities.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer a comprehensive reward and benefits package appropriate for the role that you do, including:

  • 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus Bank Holidays
  • Life assurance to help provide peace of mind
  • A pension scheme, with matching contributions from Sanctuary, so you can plan for the future
  • Health and wellbeing plans, including voluntary critical illness scheme   
  • Discounts through MyRewards from major retailers and other offers to help your pay go further
  • Tax efficient schemes for you to save on buying a new bike to cycle to work or on a range of childcare services including after school clubs and summer camps
  • 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme providing a free information service and personal counselling if required
  • Opportunities to progress with a wide range of learning and development opportunities delivered by our specialist in-house team
  • Regular meetings with your manager to explore ways to help you develop in your career and ensure you’re getting the training you need

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01905 334000
Location
Chamber Court
Castle Street
Worcester
WR1 3ZQ
GB

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