Development Assistant in Swansea

Looking for a career where you can make a real difference while developing your skills in housing and property development? We are seeking a proactive and organised Development Assistant to join our Development Team in Swansea.

Overview:

• Job Title: Development Assistant
• Location: Swansea (Hybrid Working)
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: £26,897 per annum

As a Development Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of affordable housing developments, helping projects progress smoothly from initial site identification through to completion and handover.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised Development Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of our Development Team. Working closely with Development Managers, colleagues across the business, contractors, consultants and local authorities, you will help ensure projects remain accurate, compliant and on track.

As a Development Assistant, you will:

• Provide administrative support throughout the development lifecycle.
• Maintain project records, files and databases.
• Support planning, grant and technical documentation processes.
• Assist with procurement, contracts and compliance administration.
• Help monitor development costs, invoices and financial information.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes.
• Support scheme handovers and post-completion activities.

This Development Assistant role offers excellent exposure to housing development and property projects, making it ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in the sector.

About You

We are looking for a motivated Development Assistant with excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills. You will be detail-focused, able to work collaboratively and enjoy building positive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

We welcome previous experience working as:

• Administrator
• Project Administrator
• Project Coordinator
• Property Administrator
• Housing Assistant
• Planning Assistant
• Construction Administrator
• Office Coordinator
• Customer Service Administrator
• Business Support Officer

Strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning will help you succeed as a Development Assistant.

We want you to demonstrate our values: Kind • Trusting • Accountable • Innovative.

Why Join Us?

As a Development Assistant, you'll enjoy a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• 28 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays), increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Free Healthcare Cash Plan
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card
• Fully funded training and career development opportunities
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer match
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Development Assistant, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help create great places to live and work.

We are a registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. We were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people. We manage over 2,800 high quality affordable homes, and provide a range of services – including the development of new homes – to people and communities across Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Neath and Port Talbot, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

We are an ambitious and well-established independent housing association. We have strong local roots, a reputation for providing quality homes, and a track record for making a positive difference in our local communities.