Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to join our team. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of our growth programme, which is set to deliver circa 350 new build affordable homes p/y. Overseeing all active developments to meet key performance targets of time, cost, quality and working collaboratively to deliver a high quality service that meets our customers needs.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

Last year we launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include:

• Provide detailed leadership on construction contracts, performance of contractors and consultants, construction methodology, risk and delivery solutions.
• Working closely with the Head of Delivery you will lead, develop and motivate the Delivery Team, providing professional leadership with a focus on providing high quality developments that meet the needs of customers.
• Ensure compliance with best practice, legislative and regulatory frameworks and leading on compliance in relation to construction/site health and safety and Homes England.
• Oversee the delivery of all active developments ensuring they meet all relevant performance indicators and in particular time, cost and quality. Working in close collaboration with other internal departments to deliver a coherent and high -quality service that meets customers’ needs.
• Support the Head of Delivery on all areas of development compliance including Homes England Capital Funding Guide and ensuring IMS is up to date and accurate.
• Support the Head of Delivery on the delivery of social value via our contracts to enhance neighbourhood development and support local communities.
• Establish and manage budgets for Delivery projects, using professional experience to maximise resource capacity and ensure efficient and effective use of such resources.
• Lead the Delivery Team to ensure schemes are built to the highest standards and where issues occur pre completion these are dealt with in a professional and timely manner that meets customers’ needs.
• Work jointly with the New Business, sales and assets functions to meet their strategic targets.

Requirements

• A degree level qualification in Housing or Development, or equivalent experience.
• Significant demonstratable experience of managing and leading a development function to achieve targets.
• Experience in social and private sector housing developments.
• Experience of working with Homes England and working in a regulatory environment.
• Managing Health and Safety and Compliance.
• Programme forecasting and financial forecasting.
• Initiative and a 'can do’ attitude; the ability to see a task through to conclusion and make appropriate recommendations for service improvements.
• Driving licence with access to own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK - Visa sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

• Salary from £68,074 up-to £72,212 p/y depending on experience
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Hybrid and agile working
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger

Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives

Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

💡 Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.

Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!