Development New Business Manager - Social Housing / Construction

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire 

£43,134 per annum 

Permanent 

1 x Full Time 

Closing Date: 9am Monday 30th May 2022 

Interview Date: Monday 6th June 2022 

We need a Development New Business Manager to join us and lead on bdht’s sustainable growth and development objective. We need someone to network and negotiate to ensure our development pipeline is filled for the next few years. You will work alongside our Development Delivery Manager to take the process from sourcing viable development opportunities through to the sales of new and existing homes.  

The Role 

Reporting to the Head of Asset Management & Development, you will assist in maintaining a pipeline of development schemes, by exploring opportunities for growth within bdht’s operating area. You will appraise new schemes, both commercially and regarding planning requirements, to ensure they are affordable and deliverable. 

You will be responsible for managing a highly motivated and experienced team delivering the sale of shared ownership homes.  

About You 

With experience in a similar role, we are looking for a confident and customer focussed individual with experience and knowledge of the housing development process. You will have experience in the sales and marketing of property, including legal processes, and you will have a good understanding of contractual and property law. Knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing & Homes England funding requirements and design standards is also desirable.  

The use of a current driving licence and access to an appropriately insured vehicle is a requirement for the post and essential car user allowance will be paid where applicable. 

What we can offer in return: 

• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday buy back scheme 
• Agile Working  
• Pension Scheme - bdht offers a Defined Contribution pension, administered by the Social Housing Pension Scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Mental Health First Aiders  
• Healthcare Cash Back Scheme  
• Retail Discounts  
• Free Parking and Free Refreshments  
• Life insurance is also available to members of the pension scheme 

The Company 

bdht employs 157 people and is dedicated to providing excellent services to our customers by having excellent staff. We are very much a learning organisation. We have a major commitment to identifying transferable skills within our employees and creating opportunities for individuals to grow. 

bdht is a people based organisation and our people are actively encouraged to “bring their whole selves to work”.  The things that are important to you become important to us too. 

We believe in our people, and actively support them based upon three core themes: ‘Look after yourself’, ‘Look after your colleagues’ and ‘Look after the business’. 

We are a great employer who pays fairly and has excellent terms and conditions. But above all we absolutely recognise that good performance is linked to happy staff, so we actively encourage fun and expect that it is part of the normal working day.