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Development Lead
Job Posted: 19 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Expire in: 9 days
Job Description
Development Lead
Location: Glebe Street, ST4 1RN
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 361.45 per day
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and delivery of major housing projects within the town’s Housing Development Pipeline.
Support development activities and manage operations of Council-owned housing companies like Fortior Homes.
Work with key partners and stakeholders to ensure project delivery.
Identify potential site opportunities for direct housing delivery, collaborating with the Estates team.
Set and maintain high standards for housing design, development, and delivery.
Engage with the wider housing team in formulating, implementing, and reviewing service and corporate plans.
Provide high-quality advice on commercial and financial matters related to housing delivery.
Contribute to the development of housing strategies and advise on work streams.
Participate in continuous service review and improvement initiatives.
Implement and monitor the Council’s corporate performance management framework.
Manage financial resources effectively, including grant allocation and external funding.
Prepare and manage project budgets.
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory financial reporting deadlines and standards.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to keep them informed and engaged.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement in service delivery.
Person Specification
Degree in Housing Development, Housing Management, Regeneration, Town Planning, Project Management, or related discipline.
Relevant professional qualification, preferably a management qualification.
Excellent understanding of public and private commercial development.
Knowledge of private/public sector funding agencies and grants.
Experience in housing development within a Local Authority or similar.
Proven track record of managing complex projects and budgets up to £100m.
Strong leadership, operational management, and project planning skills.
Highly developed communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.
Ability to handle sensitive issues and work under pressure.
Innovative thinking and ability to implement creative approaches in service delivery.
Commitment to promoting diversity and fostering positive working relationships.
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