Full time, 36 hours p.w.
12 month fixed-term contract, maternity cover with an opportunity to become permanent
Hybrid working
Job Description - Development Manager October 2024
Raven is here to make a difference, working as a team to build homes and change lives. We’re also ambitious: a sector-leader in carbon reduction, with commercial ventures and a focus on the future.
Want to be part of this? We’re currently recruiting for a Development Manager to join our Development team.
What you’ll achieve in the role:
The overall purpose of this role is to maximise the social and financial return for Raven, through both existing Raven assets and new business opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
Undertake options appraisals for existing Raven Assets which align with our business plan, Sustainability targets and goals for Net Zero Carbon by 2050;
Review and make recommendations for development, regeneration, disposal, demolition or alternative use Raven land and assets;
Provide clear briefs and guidance to the Assets Disposal Manager to resolve land related legal issues on identified development sites;
Lead on projects from inception through to planning, and where your skills are best utilised, through to completion.
What you’ll bring to Raven:
For this role, we are looking for someone with the following:
Development and Affordable Housing Development knowledge.
Project management skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Experience of working as an affordable housing project manager with land-led, non-s106 site delivery.
A full clean driving licence with use of own car.
You will also share our values: earning trust by being open and accountable, listening with an open mind, working collaboratively, and caring about making things better.
DBS clearance will be required for this role.
Vacancy Close Date: 25th October 2024
What Raven will offer in return:
To create a great experience for our customers, we need to create a great experience for one another. What Raven offers goes beyond the ordinary, giving you the opportunity to join a community of people who share the same values and are passionate about making a difference.
Our reward package includes:
Competitive salaries
Fantastic work/life balance with flexible working and generous leave entitlement
Strong focus on learning and development, with opportunities to grow your skills and career
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Funded health cash plan
Extensive wellbeing support
Voucher-based recognition scheme
Retail discounts
Raven are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications form all candidates, including minority ethnics, the LGBQT+ community, people with disabilities and long-term health conditions, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. All data collected is anonymous and has zero bearing on your application. If there is anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know at recruitment@ravenht.org.uk or 0300 123 3399.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we run a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. If you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description for this position and would like to be considered under this scheme, please state this in your application, email recruitment@ravenht.org.uk, or phone us on 0300 123 3399.