Development Officer

About Our Client

My client is a reputable not-for-profit organisation, headquartered in Manchester. They aim to improve the lives of everyone living in their communities and are looking to expand their new build housing developments team with a Development Officer.

• Work closely with the Project manager to over see the delivery of new build social housing projects across Manchester
• Develop skills of the plot sales and marketing process, liaising with key stakeholders including sales agents, marketing agencies and plot sales solicitors; ensuring sales revenues and sales rates are maximised.
• Negotiating construction contracts and assisting in the acquisition of land /buildings to deliver best value for money for the organisation.
• Assisting in the identification of new development opportunities to meet the organisation's growth and profitability targets; supported by maintaining a strong network of contacts.
• Assist in the the design, development and planning process for new developments/opportunities.
• Develop skills focused on the financial management of projects, including coding and payment of invoices and monitoring of cash flows ensuring they remain within approved budgets.

• Experience working within the affordable housing sector, assisting on the delivery of new build projects
• Ambition and drive to learn new skills whilst assisting the Development Project Manager on day-today tasks.
• Knowledge of the property development process; the built environment and the principles of good design.
• Knowledge of building contract procurement and contract management.
• Experience of working within a prescribed framework, but capable of thinking creatively to resolve problems.
• Ability to develop the companies profile and generate new business.
• Ability to liaise effectively with other departments to ensure delivery of wider corporate goals.

• Career progression and continued learning opportunities
• A competitive salary
• Agile and flexible working