New Business Development Manager (Housing)

Would you like to take your development career to the next level? Due to exciting growth plans the opportunity for Development Manager has arisen with Housing 21, a national leading provider of extra care & retirement housing. They are committed to building innovative design & construction fit for the future needs of older people. You will actively identify & secure a pipeline of extra care opportunities

Client Details

Housing 21 is a not for profit, leading national provider of retirement housing and care services for older people with modest means. They deliver affordable, contemporary, person centred care and housing that meets individual needs to improves wellbeing and promotes independent living. Operating in 150 local authority areas, managing 20,000 Retirement and Extra Care properties and providing 40,000 hours of social care each week. Housing 21 has an ambitious growth agenda with a target to build 2,100 Extra Care properties. Housing 21 hold the Gold Investors in people award. CPD is supported and encouraged. They positively value the contributions individuals make and actively celebrate both individual and team successes. Working at Housing 21 is like joining a family. They operate a high trust high performance culture, you will be home based giving great flexibility and work/life balance.

Description

A home based role where you will manage the New Business function for Housing 21 in Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire, Devon or Cornwall. You will build a pipeline of secured land and opportunities to deliver a growing programme reaching 1200 units per annum by 2025. You will generate multiple new opportunities for organic growth through exceptional development activity. It will be expected that good, close relationships with partners will be established and maintained whilst promoting a strong professional image of Housing 21s vision and values. You will equally develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the Construction Team and Sales Team ensuring strong communication throughout each project.

Profile

You will possess a proven track record of identifying, securing and appraising development opportunities within the social sector. Using your market knowledge and network you will engage with key contacts including land owners, contractors and local authorities. You will excel at building relationships both externally and internally. You will possess a strong sense of social purpose and understanding of key issues surrounding social housing needs. You do not need a Retirement and Extra Care background, a development background within a social housing provider and the attitude and willingness to learn would make you the ideal New Business Development Manager.

You may have worked for a Housing Association, Local Authority, Consultancy, Contractor or House Builder.

Good places to live for this role: Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire, Devon or Cornwall.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package; along with exceptional career development opportunities. You will be home based, managing your own diary, travelling to sites and meetings as required. You will have access to Housing 21s comprehensive rewards and benefits package which includes Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Salary Sacrifice, Eye Care Vouchers, Life Cover, Car Leasing Scheme, Recognition Schemes, Mobile Phone Offer, Enhanced Paternity Leave and Service Awards.

Michael Page Housing are exclusively managing this assignment so please email your CV to Helen Ware, Managing Consultant , and I will respond conveniently and discretely to discuss further. I look forward to hearing from you