This Development Officer post at Estuary Housing Association is a fixed-term role of up to 15 months, delivering new affordable housing schemes. Work centres on running build projects and contracts to finish on time and within budget, handing homes over and securing the certificates and compliance documents needed before letting or sale. Full-time at first for training, then hybrid with two office days a week and the rest at home and on site. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are needed.
What the job involves
- Manage project and contract processes for new affordable housing, compliant with policies, statutory requirements and contracts
- Deliver developments to agreed quality standards, within budget and to programme
- Manage property handovers effectively
- Secure certifications, approvals and compliance documentation before letting or sale
- Manage cashflow forecasting for schemes
- Ensure payments and purchase orders are processed accurately under financial policies and governance
- Procure goods and services in line with policy and budget, delivering value for money
- Work closely and collaboratively with a range of partners
- Communicate new scheme information throughout the organisation
What’s required
Qualifications
- Educated to A-Level standard, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or equivalent experience
Experience
- Minimum one year's experience with residential property handovers
- Experience in project, contract and budget management
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work-related tasks
Nice to have
- Experience within housing associations
What’s offered
- Learning and development opportunities
- Healthcare cash plan
- Reward and recognition programme
- Free and confidential employee assistance programme
- Volunteering programme
- Competitive pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day
- Flexible working by agreement with line manager, subject to business need
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
