Head of Development
Salary £68,338 - £74,645
Contract Type - full-time permanent, 37 hours per week
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Are you an experienced Senior Development professional seeking a new and rewarding opportunity to lead and make a tangible impact on the lives of others?
Livv Housing Group provide 13,000 homes across Liverpool City Region and the North West, plus apprenticeships, training, health and local projects to build flourishing communities and they are looking for a new Head of Development to play a pivotal role in the organisation's ambitious plans to deliver over 300 new homes a year.
Your role will help shape, influence and lead on the delivery of the Development Programme / Strategy, including a broad range of mixed tenure schemes such as affordable rent, shared ownership, rent to buy, older persons, open market sales and PRS
You have the opportunity to join a highly thought of organisation who take immense pride in investing in their people, their customers and in the creation of a fairer society. This is a business dedicated to providing great homes whilst achieving positive impact and flourishing communities. Livv Housing Group are an social housing provider who listen to their customers, ensuring they work right alongside and other community stakeholders - drawing on their first-hand knowledge of what the issues are and their ideas about how they can best match their offer to local needs.
Support for education, skills, employability, health, equality, financial independence and digital inclusion are all vital parts of Livv Housing Group's core business and they fully recognise that this is every bit as important as the work they do to build, maintain and improve homes. Click here to see what a fantastic organisation you could be joining
Key responsibilities and priorities for the role:
- Lead and manage the performance and delivery of the Development Programme, from inception to end of defect liability period.
- Appraise and assess schemes for Board approval, including the acquisition of land and existing buildings.
- Continuously seek new development ideas and manage a pipeline of financially viable opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
- Present information at senior levels and collaborate with the management team to deliver exceptional customer service and offer value for money.
Required skills and experience:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
- Professional qualification from a relevant institution (CIOB, RICS, CIH)
- Strong leadership skills with experience in leading development teams and partnership working.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Knowledge of the social housing sector and understanding of the Government Housing Agenda.
- Proven ability to manage development programmes, budgets, and meet tight deadlines.
- Highly organised, customer-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
For a confidential conversation contact Liam Jones on or