[Hiring] Senior Development Manager @Sanctuary Group

Role Description

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Development Manager to join our development department. Reporting into the Head of Development (Building Remediation South), the Senior Development Manager (Building Remediation) will be responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of projects in the building remediation programme.

The overall programme consists of sixty residential blocks. The scale and scope of each project varies, some projects require negotiating terms for the remediation of the buildings with the original contractor, whilst others require the procurement of a new third party contractor. Buildings over 18 metres will be subject to the new building gateway process administered by the Building Safety Regulator. A number of funding sources are available and the successful candidate will ensure projects meet grant funding requirements.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced development professional to be pivotal in contributing to the delivery of the Group's building remediation programme. Central to this is implementing the appropriate technical solution for each building, in line with the legal and funding requirements. Communication with internal and external stakeholders will ensure the smooth running of the programme.

The role of Senior Development Manager - Remediation will include:

• Leading the efficient procurement, delivery and management of building remediation projects
• Ensuring the delivery of high quality and value for money building remediation within agreed capital expenditure budgets, through effective financial management to achieve timely completion of projects
• Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external customers and strategic partners
• Ensuring that development opportunities and projects meet required legislation, best practice and financial performance

Qualifications

• An experienced Development professional with a proven track record of delivery within a social housing or similar environment
• Managing and coordinating consultant teams, procuring contractors and managing statutory authorities
• Proven track record of people management and development
• Skilled at actively building and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external customers and strategic partners

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

Company Description

We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.