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Delivery Manager (Housing)

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Posted a day ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX6 6PB, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a large local government organization, is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager for an initial 3-month contract that may extend for the right candidate.
  • The role involves promoting and facilitating new housing development by collaborating with various partners, including DLUHC, Homes England, and local communities.
  • Candidates must possess a Degree in Town Planning or Development Surveying, or have at least 5 years of relevant experience in the housing development environment.
  • The position requires sound knowledge of housing policies and a proven track record of leading projects in partnership to achieve housing sector outcomes.
  • The salary for this role is negotiable, and it is important to note that the position is inside the scope of IR35, with hybrid or office working being essential.

Our cxlient is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to join their team

This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right candidate

You

To promote and facilitate the provision of new housing throughout through working with a range of partners such as DLUHC, Homes England, registered providers, private developers, parish councils, and with local landowners and communities, working proactively with development and community interests to remove barriers and facilitate the increased delivery of new homes.

To prepare and maintain a Housing Strategy for the business.

To maintain an up-to-date understanding and awareness of different available opportunities designed to support housing growth and the delivery of the Council’s Housing Strategy. To explore and promote these opportunities with key partners as a means of supporting housing delivery.

PLEASE NOTE RATE IS NEGOTIABLE

To take a key role in the enabling and optimising the delivery of affordable housing and acting as the key link between stakeholders to meet the Council’s affordable housing objectives.

The post holder will identify and facilitate potential development opportunities and delivery mechanisms including using innovative solutions such as land assembly and identifying stalled sites where national funding could unlock development.

To be considered for this role you will

Degree in Town Planning or Development Surveying or 5 years relevant experience essential.Current sound knowledge and understanding of the broad housing agenda and local, regional and national housing, planning and regeneration policies essential.Experience of the housing development environment essential.A track record of leading and delivering projects in partnership to achieve outcomes within the housing sector essential.An understanding of the local authority strategic housing function essential.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35

HYBRID OR OFFICE WORKING IS ESSENTIAL

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.