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Development Manager - Programme

Employer
Onward Homes
Location
Flexible - Either Merseyside, Lancashire or Greater Manchester
Salary
£53,900 (Recruitment Rate) £58,100 (Confirmed Rate)
Closing date
24 Jan 2021

Job Details

Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the North West, with 35,000 properties across the region.

We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we’re committed to building 400 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers’ heads, we’re here to make a real difference.

At Onward we’re working towards creating positive spaces, which extends to not only to the communities we serve but to our workplaces being positive spaces that are open, diverse and inclusive.  Onward is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation in every aspect of our work. 

We are looking for a Development Manager  - Programme (1 post) to join our Growth and Development team. 

Reporting to the Head of Development the purpose of the role is to successfully deliver the development programme and to create and maintain strong links with key external partners.  To take responsibility for the day to day management of the Homes England programme, ensuring that reporting is accurate and up to date and that the financial appraisals of all schemes reflect the Homes England programme.

Responsibilities will include delivery of development programmes to agreed performance, budget, and service standards. Managing a team to deliver targets and ensure the effective procurement and management of consultants and contractors on a programme level. Take responsibility for the programme and ensure that all targets are met and that good communication exists with Homes England.

In addition be responsible for accurate grant claims and timely submissions by the project management team and lead on ensuring all schemes are fully compliant in particular that all audit folders are accurate and up to date and lead on the management of risk relating to the development programme.

The successful candidate will have experience of operating at a senior level in a housing, property, or construction environment and of managing a high performing team. In addition, a thorough understanding of housing markets and evidence of successful strategic relationships. Experience of understanding construction budgets and implementation of a development programme and a track record of liaison with Homes England (HE) is also essential

All posts are recruited to the recruitment salary and movement to the confirmed salary is based on successful completion of a 6 month probation.  As well as a competitive salary and a generous annual leave entitlement, we offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including a health cash plan, pension scheme and personal development.

The base location for this role is to be agreed. However please note that due to Covid-19, we have adapted our working arrangements under government guidelines and Safe Systems of Work.  Discussions around the current working arrangements and Safe Systems of Work specific to the role will take place during the interview process. If candidates have any concerns / questions in relation to Covid-19 and the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on HumanResourcesTeam@onward.co.uk and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.

Company

We are Onward, a leading provider of quality, affordable homes for rent and sale in the North West.

From Southport to Stockport, we own and manage over 35,000 homes right across the region.

But we do more than just provide a roof over our customers’ heads. We’re here to make a real difference.

We offer help and support to vulnerable people facing a range of challenges, and create strong and vibrant communities that our customers can be proud to be a part of.

We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we’re committed to building more new homes throughout the North West for those in housing need.

To learn more about Onward, please visit us at onward.co.uk

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 151 708 5777
Location
Head Office
12 Hanover Street
Liverpool
L1 4AA
GB

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