Development Manager

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Job Description

• West Suffolk Council, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU
• £51,802 - £58,377 per annum
• 37 hours per week
• Permanent
• Reference: 0969

This role plays an important part of delivering West Suffolk Council's strategic priorities, Housing and Homelessness strategy and investment priorities. Working for the council's arm's length housing development company, Barley Homes, you will work on range of housing development opportunities from concept and appraisal stage through to delivery, completion, handover, after care and sales. This post is funded by Barley Homes, therefore linked to the successful delivery of the company's performance.

About the role

You will be responsible for acquiring housing development opportunities and supporting Barley Homes in meeting its growth ambitions by utilising all forms of development delivery. This is a crucial role where you will be part of a growing team responsible for acquiring developments to fulfil ambitious operational growth targets.

Working closely with external stakeholders, contractors, developers, consultants and agencies you will identify and progress opportunities and, also deliver existing and pipeline schemes.

What you will need:

• you will be someone with well-developed negotiating, influencing and problem- solving skills
• you will have a flexible approach to work with a 'can do' attitude
• you will have extensive experience and a track record of identifying and progressing housing development opportunities either in the private or public sector
• you will be able to demonstrate personal drive and the ability to work on your own initiative, planning and prioritising workloads and deadlines
• you will have demonstrable commercial acumen
• previous experience of working within a political environment isn't essential, however, to have an understanding of council owned arms-length housing delivery vehicle is desirable
• the ability to develop strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to make things happen, is essential.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of this exciting opportunity.

Why work for us?

• holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years (pro rata if part time) plus bank holidays (with an option to buy up to 10 extra days each year subject to approval)
• generous pension scheme - contribute between 5.5% and 6.8% (depending on your salary) and the council will contribute 26%
• life assurance - a payment of three times your annual salary
• essential car user allowance of £846 - £1,239 per annum (depending on engine size)
• flexible working options to enable work/life balance
• agile working - ability to work in the office and from home
• access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services
• salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and SmartTech (buy the latest tech products interest free and repay through your monthly salary)
• rail and bus staff discounts
• a range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance programme
• discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres
• a culture of learning inspiring staff to focus on continuous learning
• modern office accommodation.

To find out more:

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Abi Jacobs - Barley Homes at: abi.jacobs@barleyhomesgroup.co.uk or alternatively call 01284 757403.

How to apply:

For further information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.westsuffolk.gov.uk/ce0961li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107...

Closing date: 19 January 2025
Interview date: week commencing 3 February 2025

West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 councils for climate action and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities. The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2030.

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