Job Description
Tristonenash are pleased to be working exclusively in partnership with Westward Housing Group on a number of key roles within their Development and Asset Management Directorates.
This is an exciting period of growth for the organisation giving the opportunity for like-minded individuals to join them on this journey.
We are looking for an experienced Development Officer to fill a newly created role within the team. You will support development schemes from early opportunity through to handover, working with colleagues and partners to help turn plans into good-quality, affordable homes.
Key Duties will include:
- Carrying out appraisals on S106 & land lead scheme opportunities and preparing for submission to New Business Panel (NBP).
- Identifying development opportunities,
- Property purchase & land acquisition
- Preparation of planning applications, managing consultant workload.
- Progressing schemes into contract.
- Provision of information for colleagues in the delivery and sales teams.
- Management of defects rectification
- Organising and attending resident involvement events around the work of the Team and individual scheme proposals
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of working for a housing provider within a variety of fields including development.
- Experience of Project Management and appraising new development opportunities
- Knowledge of Housing legislation Policy and practice.
- Knowledge of The regulatory and development funding systems used by Housing associations.
- Key skills in using Appraisal Software Tools, presentation and communication, negotiation and planning and organising skills.
- Experience in using PROVAL appraisal tool
To apply, please submit your CV, or alternatively for more information, please contact James New on or Danny Wring on
