Development Programme Manager Pre Contract - Manchester, United Kingdom - Great Places Housing Group

Great Places Housing Group
Great Places Housing Group
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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:
Circa £60,000


Job Type:
Full Time, Permanent


Location:
Head Office


Benefits:

Competitive pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans for public transport plus much more.

Reporting to the Head of Pre Contract Development, the Development Programme Manager's key responsibility, as an essential member of the team, is to deliver the Corporate Plan growth targets in line with the organisation's Affordable Development strategy.

Therole has responsibility for sourcing new opportunities and the pre-contract delivery of a significant volume of new homes to achieve our development programmes ambitions


PURPOSE OF ROLE::


  • To play a key role in the delivery of the Great Places Affordable Development Strategy and Corporate Plan.
  • Generate and secure mixed tenure new business and partnership opportunities.
  • Programme management of subprogramme of new business and precontract projects which contribute to wider departmental delivery targets.
  • Leadership of projects during the precontract stage.
  • Line management of team members.
  • Support delivery of wider corporate objectives

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES::


  • Identify new development opportunities to assist the organisation in meeting growth targets, supported by maintaining a strong network of contacts;
  • Leadership of pre contract stages of schemes;
  • Programme monitoring / management / reporting of new business and precontract projects within your team;
  • Project management of development process including liaison with agents, developers, Contractors, Consultants, solicitors, valuers, Local Authorities and Homes England;
  • Ensure all development administration takes place to agreed timetables and budgets and in accordance with the Association's Development Procedure Guide and Homes England's audit compliance checklist;
  • Continually review and improve the precontract elements of the Development Procedure Guide in line with lessons learnt on projects and internal / external audit compliance changes;
  • Identify and manage new business opportunities in line with priorities identified in the Association's Affordable Development Strategy;
  • Develop and maintain new and existing contact networks and lead stakeholder engagement.
  • Undertake feasibility studies for potential development opportunities;
  • Colleague management as appropriate
  • Manage risk in the precontract development process;
  • Manage the legal process and acquisition of suitable property and land;
  • Preparation of scheme appraisals and cash flow forecasts. Including oversight of teams appraisals and cash flow forecasts.
  • Assist in preparation and attainment of annual budgets and targets;
  • Assist in preparation of bids for funding within agreed timetables;
  • Ensure key audit functions are followed diligently across all precontract schemes;
  • Liaison with Neighbourhoods, Plumlife, Repairs, Asset Management and Finance departments;
  • Liaison with outside Agencies for whom Great Places undertakes development and provide associated administration service to same standards as inhouse work;
  • Ensure that social value objectives are pursued and agreed with suppliers as part of the precontract process;
  • Take responsibility of and manage key departmental processes;
  • Preparation of written reports for approval by Executive Directors and/or Board of Management;
  • Provide a mentoring role for others in the Department;
  • Work closely with colleagues in the postcontract team to ensure the smooth and compliant handover of schemes into postcontract management;
  • Any other duties reasonably requested

QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:


  • Qualified to minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and maths
  • Relevant professional memberships are desirable.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:


  • Minimum five years' experience in a property development background.
  • Other relevant experience in regeneration and/or community development.
  • Commitment to providing excellent line management for others.
  • Knowledge of contract procurement and contract management.
  • Track record of project and programme management/delivery on time, on budget and to agreed quality standards.
  • Ability to produce development appraisals.
  • Track record of partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience of working within a prescribed framework but ability to think creatively to resolve problems.
  • Familiarity with Homes England's requirements.
  • Ability to develop Great Places' profile with a variety of partners and generate new business. Proven relationship builder and influencer with stake holders.
  • Ability to represent Great Places at a variety of levels.
  • Experience of working for a Housing Association.
  • Experience of working with public funds.
  • Proven management skills both strategic and operational across multidisciplinary teams.
  • The ability to motivate, inspire and influence a large and diverse workforce by example and persuasion.
  • An ability to recognise, develop and effectively promote new opportunities.
  • Proven experience in policy and procedure delivery.
  • Experience of managing financial budgets

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:


  • An ability to work in uncertainty
  • Commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
  • Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours

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