Director of Development and Regeneration in Walsall

Salary: £110,000 - £120,000 per annum plus £10,000 car allowance and excellent benefits

Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 29 July 2026

Are you ready to shape the future of housing and regeneration in the Midlands? At whg, we are driving an ambitious transformation through Our 2030 Plan, with a target of delivering at least 2000 high-quality, sustainable homes by 2030. Our new Director of Development and Regeneration will lead our talented team and play a pivotal role in delivering this significant development programme.

To succeed in this role, you’ll be an excellent communicator with a proactive approach to managing risk and resources. Through building strong, successful partnerships with Homes England, the West Midlands Combined Authority, other local authorities, developers and key stakeholders, you will unlock opportunities to shape the future of housing and regeneration in the Midlands region.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Influence and deliver innovative projects.
• Drive innovation in sustainability, place-making and building safety.
• Combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership to achieve real impact.
• Join a G1, V1, C1-rated organisation with a strong commitment to sustainability and community transformation.

As part of our Directors’ Group, you will also play a key role in shaping our wider organisational transformation, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the sector.

We’re looking for an experienced leader with a strong track record in housing or construction, exceptional relationship-building skills and a passion for making a difference, who is ready to step up and deliver real impact. If you’re ambitious, influential and ready to drive change, apply today.

Main job responsibilities:

• Reporting and working closely with the Corporate Director of Development, together you will establish your objectives and key priorities and progress thereof.
• Effectively leading and inspiring the Development, Sales and Marketing teams within agreed performance, budget and quality standards to ensure that the Group receives an exemplary service in all aspects of development and related commercial activity.
• Promote and deliver development, sales and regeneration aspirations in line with the agreed related strategies and corporate strategy targets.
• Develop and deliver implementation plans ensuring the Customer Voice and continuous improvement are a golden thread throughout.
• Provide clear direction and objective setting for the Assistant Director of New Business & Partnerships, Assistant Director of Construction & Quality, Head of Sales and Marketing, Assistant Director of Special Projects and Programme and Compliance Manager.
• Support the activities of Anthem Homes (whg’s for profit subsidiary) and its formal partnership with Lovell Partnerships.
• Lead on the strategy for building safety, style, sustainability, standardisation and place making for new homes.
• Lead a programme of strategic liaison with targeted local authority partners within defined priority areas.
• Prepare and deliver reports, presentations and ad hoc information to Boards, Committees and groups of colleagues as required.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Relevant sector and technical experience.
• Effective stakeholder management (internally and externally).
• Assertiveness and conflict resolution skills.
• Project, programme and development management skills.
• High level of technical understanding of design, construction, property issues and related legal issues ideally supported by related qualifications.
• Understanding of the commercial and financial requirements of residential development of different tenures.
• Understanding of market issues in relation to housing of all tenures.
• Understanding of public funding streams, their availability, relevance and terms/conditions.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary, plus a generous car allowance
• 27 days of annual leave (plus Christmas shut down)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Great work life balance, with hybrid working encouraged
• Participation in the favourable defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme or a choice of another great pension scheme
• A health cash plan to enhance your wellbeing and claim back costs of eye care, dental and complementary therapies
• A range of shopping and leisure discounts
• Structured learning and development opportunities
• Automatic membership of Colleague Voice
• A friendly workplace environment and commitment to work-life-balance
• A modern purpose-built office with working arrangements to suit all requirements
• Town centre location with excellent transport links and free parking

About us

At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.