Development Manager (Affordable Housing) in Peterborough

A place to create moments that matter

Location: Peterborough, Hybrid with approx. 1 day in the office on average and travel to national sites as required.

Salary: £60,074 per annum

12 month Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm with flexibility to work out of hours.

Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important. It’s this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change.

For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be.

About the role

As a Development Manager, you’ll lead schemes from inception to completion, hitting the ground running and managing a high volume of detailed handovers. You’ll take properties from developers with confidence, understanding the required documentation, terminology, contracts and processes, including Section 38. With a strong eye for detail, you’ll make informed decisions on defects, ensuring properties meet required standards. You’ll manage schemes nationally including 2 in Bradford, working with a wide range of stakeholders, including those who can be challenging at times. Building strong relationships and keeping contractors engaged will be key, as will your ability to find practical solutions to complex issues.

Salary

The spot salary for the Development Manager post is £60,074 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

About you

• Proven experience managing residential development projects from inception to completion within the Affordable Housing sector.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing the handover of completed schemes.
• Strong working knowledge of key housing contracts (e.g., JCT, Development Agreements, land acquisition arrangements).
• Experience managing and coordinating external consultants.
• Strong financial management skills, with the ability to ensure projects are delivered within agreed budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including working with external partners, communities, and local authorities, with the confidence to professionally represent the organisation.

Interviews

We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.

Stage 1: A Place to Connect - A call with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring. Planned date: 26th March via Teams.

Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths - A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Customer Service Questionnaire in advance. Planned date: 8th April at our Peterborough office.

We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

A place to build a future

We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:

• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
• Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
• Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.

This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do.

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen. Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

If you have any queries about the role, please email.

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.

Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.