Head of Development

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We areseekingan experienced and commercially focused Head of Development to lead a portfolio of complex residential-led developments, including mixed-tenure and mixed-use schemes, affordable housing projects, jointventuresand commercial opportunities.Reporting to the Regional Director, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our regional growth strategy, leading a portfolio of complex residential-led developments from acquisition through planning,deliveryand completion.

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In our Greater London region, we are delivering some of the UK's most ambitious regeneration and housing-led developments. This includes our flagshipEastwick and Sweetwaterneighbourhoods in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East London, wherewe'recreating vibrant mixed-tenure communities withc1,500of new homes, community facilities, publicspacesand commercial opportunities.

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We are alsoprogressing CamdenFilm Quarterwhere weare residential partner,working with ourdeliverypartnerYoo Capital,bringing forwardsa major mixed-use regeneration project that will deliver new homes, employmentspaceand a world-class hub for the UK's creative and film industries. These landmark schemesshowcaseour ability to lead complex partnerships, unlock large-scale regenerationopportunitiesand create sustainable places where people and communities can thrive.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a business delivering some of London's most significant regeneration and housing-led developments.

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As one of the UK's leading Social Enterprises, we are committed to creating places where people and communities can thrive, balancing commercial success with long-term social value.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Identify,assessand secure new residential, mixed-use and regeneration development opportunities.
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• Lead complex land and development transactions, including acquisitions, options, conditional contracts, promotion agreements, developmentagreementsand joint ventures.
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• Manage projects through the full development lifecycle from site acquisition and planning through to delivery and completion.
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• Leadmasterplanning, planning strategy and development optimisation across major schemes.
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• Prepare and present investment papers, development appraisals, viability assessments and business cases for senior leadership and Board approval.
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• Drive commercial performance whilst ensuring developments deliver high-quality homes, strong customeroutcomesand sustainable communities.
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• Manage relationships with local authorities, Homes England, landowners, registered providers, consultants,investorsand development partners.
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• Oversee project risks,opportunitiesand programme performance across a substantial development portfolio.
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• Support the identification and securing of grant funding and partnership opportunities whereappropriate.
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• Lead,mentorand develop Development Managers and wider project teams.
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Essential Criteria

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• Demonstrable experience deliveringa range ofresidential development schemes across a range of tenures, including Affordable Housing, Build to Rent (BTR) and mixed-tenure developments.
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• Proven experience leading and completing complex land and development transactionsacross a range ofprojects,structuresandtenuresincludingaffordableandbuild to rent.
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• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, developmentprocessand residential market.
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• Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience preparing and managing development appraisals,funding streams,viabilityassessmentsand business cases using development financial models.
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• Experience of leading master planning and development strategy for large-scale residential or mixed-use developments, working with consultants, localauthoritiesand key stakeholders.
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• Experience working collaboratively witha rangeof partners fromall parts of thesectorincludinghousebuilders,funds,localauthoritiesand public sector stakeholders.
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• Demonstrable success in securing planning permissions and progressing development opportunities into delivery.
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More about you

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You will be a commercially astute development professional with a strongtrack recordof originating and delivering successful residential and regeneration projects.

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You will combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and be comfortable operating across both public and private sector environments. Equally capable of negotiatingcomplex commercial transactions and building long-term partnerships, you will understand the importance of delivering developments that create lasting value for customers and communities.

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Whether your background is in housebuilding, regeneration, mixed-tenure development, affordable housing, strategiclandor development consultancy, you will bring the leadership capability, commercialexpertiseand collaborative approachrequiredto drive a significant regional development programme.

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Benefits

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We know thatthere'salways more we can do to make you smile,that'swhy we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

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• Competitive salary with regular annual review
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• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
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• 35 days holiday (including bank holiday) with option to buy or sell days
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• Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs - up to £500 savings per year
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• Access to wellbeing support such as counselling and flu jabs
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• Private GP and health support services available
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• Access to a rewards platform with retail and lifestyle discounts
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• Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products
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• Ongoing training and development opportunities
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• Access to professional qualifications and career progression
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• Internal development programmes and learning support
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• Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards
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• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
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• Free membership to Places Gyms
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What's next?

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If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

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As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

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If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on .

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We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

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If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

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Safeguarding

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At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

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We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

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By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities

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