Position Summary
We are looking for a Development Manager to lead the delivery of housing regeneration projects – from inception to completion. The role includes driving regeneration schemes, working with consultants, contractors and partners to build well‑designed, sustainable, safe and affordable homes, creating exemplary places and ensuring genuine benefits for Hackney’s communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of housing regeneration projects at all stages of the development process.
- Drive the delivery of regeneration schemes.
- Collaborate with consultants, contractors and development partners to support the building of well‑designed, sustainable, safe and affordable homes.
- Ensure the projects realise genuine benefits for Hackney’s communities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience delivering housing regeneration schemes and steering them through the development process.
- A genuine commitment to delivering exemplary housing development and regeneration schemes.
- A strong understanding of technical matters relating to site development, procurement, design, project finance, housing development standards, planning and legal agreements for land and development transactions.
- A track record of successfully engaging with colleagues and residents, building positive and productive working relationships.
Personal Attributes
- Proud
- Ambitious
- Pioneering
- Open
- Proactive
- Inclusive
Equal Opportunity Statement
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We welcome those interested in flexible working and particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently underrepresented in our workforce.
Additional Support
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk.
