Head of Development - Bristol, United Kingdom - Brighter Places

Brighter Places

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Bristol, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

At Brighter Places, we are pleased to announce that a vacancy has become available for a
Head of Development to join our Homes Directorate team in
a hybrid / agile working environment.

You will join us on a
full time, permanent basis.

In return, you will receive a starting
salary of £65,000 per annum with the opportunity to obtain additional performance related pay increments.

You will receive the following benefits as our Head of Development:

A starting salary of
£65,000 with the opportunity to obtain additional performance related pay increments
Working
37 hours per week in
a hybrid / agile working environment
30 days annual leave Bank holidays 1 day volunteering leave ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
£700 flexi-benefit per year that can be used towards breaks away, treatments, counselling, fitness activities insurances, family activities and many more options
6.

16% pension contribution life assurance- Company sick pay of up to
14 weeks full pay 14 weeks half pay:

Access to an interest free loan of up to
£1000:
Access to development opportunities to enhance your career through
Brighter Places University:

Paid professional membership

As well as a whole host of other benefits including; free immunisation, eye tests, discounted bus fares, independent financial advice, EAP, fresh fruit in the offices and more

Key Responsibilities as our Head of Development:

Identify business development opportunities and develop and maintain a pipeline whilst delivering our ambitious, clear, deliverable development plan, which supports growth in line with the Association's long-term plans
Lead on the purchase and legal acquisition of land and procurement of building contracts and ensure that appropriate compliance and due diligence is followed
Work collaboratively with the Head of Home Services to deliver on the strategic aim to provide warm and safe homes that are net zero carbon
Provide leadership for the development team fostering a culture of high performance and delivery in line with our values, engaging with customers to shape service provision and strategic direction
Establish and maintain strong business relations with partners, Government, developers, investors, landowners and other Housing Associations and stakeholders to ensure the association is a preferred social landlord partner
Review, coordinate and maintain the Development risks, along with appropriate controls, ensuring a robust risk management approach
Collaborate with the Homes Director to develop budgets that meets the team's activities in the short to medium term whilst ensuring it represents good value for money and then manage the annual budget
Champion the use of new technologies both internally and within our homes to improve the lives of our residents and working conditions of colleagues

What we're looking for in our Head of Development:

Think you have the right values, drive and determination but not quite the right level of experience? Don't worry

We understand that getting your foot on the next step on the ladder can be a difficult task when progressing through your career.

Having "all the relevant experience" isn't always possible when you need time and development to become the complete package.

Closing date:
Monday 24th April 2023
**Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023