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12 month fixed term contract (30 hours per week, 4 days per week)

Evesham/Gloucester, with travel to or work at our other offices, services, schemes, projects, housing or development locations as dictated by the role.

We work together – We make things better – We do the right thing

Rooftop Housing Group is a modern, dynamic and flexible social business, aiming to deliver high quality, value for money services. We are proud of our people and what we achieve, making a positive impact on lives every day.

We need high performing people at all levels who can champion our culture, live our values and facilitate high performance in others, encouraging applications from all candidates with the right experience and qualifications. Supporting individuals to request reasonable adjustments that will help them to perform to the best of their abilities and make them feel more comfortable. We strive to maintain a skilled knowledgeable and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged through working in a supportive working environment.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity throughout our teams and in the communities we serve.

Some of the examples where we put this into practice include celebrating Pride month through our Inclusion Alliance, being a Disability Confident employer and, signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. We make every effort to achieve equality of outcomes in all aspects of our employment including recruitment and selection, training and development and employment practices.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this application process more accessible.

The benefits

We want to ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

* Flexible working

* Holiday buying and selling scheme

* A day’s paid leave for your birthday or annual celebration

* 2 days paid leave to help with a house move once you have completed your probationary period

* Life assurance

* Health cash plan, which includes a range of treatments including dental treatment, physiotherapy, consultation and 24 hour free confidential helpline

* Company contribution to mindfulness and fitness. For example discounted gym membership, fitness classes or mindfulness apps.

* Online discount with a number of retail shops, supermarkets, cinema, insurance and holidays.

* Funded training and sponsored qualifications.

* 2 days paid volunteering leave per year.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Development Manager to lead on delivering innovative housing solutions on a 12-month fixed term basis. In this role, you will drive projects from inception to completion, contributing to strategic goals and ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. Key responsibilities include managing land acquisitions, preparing feasibility reports, overseeing project budgets, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. You will champion our development initiatives, utilising cutting-edge project management techniques and ensuring successful handovers of units to housing management that make a difference in our communities.

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will be a professional with substantial and relevant experience relating to housing development. You will need to possess exceptional organisational and project management skills, coupled with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong communication and negotiation abilities are essential, as is experience working with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. Passionate about the sector, you bring innovative thinking, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high quality projects on time and within budget.

Closing date: 9am on 16 December 2024

Interview date: TBC

Please refer to the recruitment pack upon completing your application