Development Manager

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Are you passionate about making a real difference in Lewisham’s communities? Join our Strategic Housing Delivery and Partnership service—a team at the heart of delivering high-quality, affordable homes and shaping the borough’s future. We are seeking talented development managers and a result-orientated programme administration to help drive forward our ambitious housing agenda.

What’s the role?

As part of our newly restructured service, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of innovative housing solutions and ensuring the smooth running of complex programmes. Working alongside experienced colleagues and a wide range of partners, you will contribute your expertise to the successful delivery of our Building for Lewisham programme and other strategic initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where your creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence will have a direct impact on the lives of Lewisham’s residents. If you thrive on challenge, enjoy working collaboratively, and are motivated by the chance to contribute to meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

Note: there are two roles – one is permanent, and the other is a fixed term contract for a minimum of 2 years.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

You will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of innovative, high-quality, and affordable homes across Lewisham; with your expertise ensuring we secure our delivery objectives, achieve high-impact outcomes and create real social value for Lewisham’s residents. You thrive in a highly commercial, fast-paced and result driven environment; working as part of a dynamic team, collaborating with colleagues and a wide range of partners to ensure the successful delivery of the Building for Lewisham programme and other strategic initiatives. You will be able to apply your strong financial acumen, understanding of the Building Safety Act and risk mitigation skills to managing different types of projects (direct delivery, developer-led, section 106 purchases, etc) from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered to the highest standards of quality, cost, and time.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Educated to degree level in built environment related field or equivalent experience
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership or equivalent recognised institutional body is desirable but not essential
• Note: There are two roles – one is permanent and the other is a fixed term contract for a minimum of 2 years

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact luke.riley@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£63,816 - £66,084 per annum (PO8)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

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