Senior Development Manager; Affordable Housing

Position: Senior Development Manager (Affordable Housing)
A place to create moments that matter

Location:

Peterborough, Hybrid with regular travel to sites and other offices as required.
Salary: £72,061 per annum (including essential car user allowance)
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.

Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important.  

It’s this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change.

For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be.  

About the role  

Whether you're an established Senior Development Manager seeking a new challenge, or a talented Development Manager ready to take the next step, this is an exciting opportunity to lead, shape, and grow a regional affordable housing programme that truly makes an impact.

We’re looking for someone who’s confident, driven, and passionate about development – someone who can guide a team and also roll up their sleeves when needed.

You’ll be at the forefront of our development ambitions, leading and supporting a team of Development Managers across the region while also playing an active role in securing and delivering high‑quality affordable housing.

You will:

Lead and mentor Development Managers, ensuring successful delivery across land, planning, contracting, and construction.
Drive new business: sourcing opportunities, building pipeline, shaping pre‑contract activity and securing sites.
Take the lead on land acquisitions, negotiating development agreements, JCTs, and other key contracts.
Oversee construction delivery through your team, ensuring schemes run to budget, programme, and quality.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with land agents, developers, local authorities, Homes England, contractors, and solicitors.
Maintain strong control over risk, value for money and strategic alignment to our growth objectives.

You’ll be making a measurable difference across our affordable housing programme, working with Homes England and government‑funded initiatives to secure and deliver the homes our communities need.

This is a role with reach, responsibility, and room to grow – ideal for someone who wants to lead from the front.

Salary

The salary for the Senior Development Manager post is £70,811 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

You’ll also receive an Essential Car User Allowance starting at £1,250, supporting the travel required across our regional development sites.

About you  

Experience in sourcing land-led development opportunities and managing residential projects from inception to completion
Strong financial management skills, and experience with Homes England audit requirements. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and local authorities
Effective negotiation and project management skills.
Ability to foster engagement with wider community stakeholders such as parish councils. Represent Development by engaging with internal teams at all stages of the development process.
CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing (or equivalent qualification) or willingness to work towards or qualified through experience
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
A place to build a future

And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:

• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.

• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.

• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.

• Future-focused benefits –…