Merton Council's Planning department is recruiting a deputy director to head its development and housing delivery work within the wider Regeneration & Planning division. The post leads the New Homes Programme, taking schemes from site identification and viability testing through funding, procurement and partnerships to on-site delivery. It carries a £350m+ delivery programme and a grant allocation, including the Morden town centre transformation. The role centres on working with the Greater London Authority, developers, investors and registered providers to bring forward more affordable homes.
What the job involves
- Lead the New Homes Programme, including the c.£1bn Morden town centre transformation
- Shape and drive the housing pipeline from identifying opportunities and testing viability through to delivery on the ground
- Hold responsibility for a £350m+ housing delivery programme and a considerable grant allocation
- Lead funding, procurement and partnership arrangements for housing schemes
- Build and manage relationships with the GLA, developers, investors and registered providers
- Unlock investment and find creative ways to deliver more high-quality affordable homes
- Help lead the wider Regeneration & Planning division as Deputy Director
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
