Development Manager

SALARY
The salary applicable to the post is Office Grade G
Grade range: £51,475 to £57,195 per annum

Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Progression through the grade range is dependent upon performance in post and the remuneration package is subject to an annual review carried out by the Remuneration Committee.

PENSION
All employees are normally eligible to join the Scottish Housing Association’s Pension Scheme Defined Contribution.

HOURS OF WORK
35 hours per week to be worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday. Normal office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4pm Friday, with an unpaid lunch break. Due to the nature of our work a flexible approach to working hours and routines is required. Hybrid working is currently in place, with some attendance required each week at head office or on site.

LEAVE
The leave year runs from 1 April to 31 March. The leave entitlement for managers and directors is 41 days (this includes public holidays). All other employees have between 31-36 days annual leave. The additional 5 days leave is to compensate for managers not having access to flexi-leave, but on occasion having to attend to work meetings or dealing with emergencies out of office hours.

ESSENTIAL CAR USER
This post is classed as an Essential Car User. You are therefore required to hold and maintain a current full driving licence and have access to a vehicle, insured for business purposes, for the duration of your employment in order to carry out the duties of your post. Business mileage rates, currently 45p per mile, are payable for staff using their own vehicle on Association business.

ALLOWANCES
The post qualifies for a Car Allowance Payment. The Car Allowance Payment is £1,000 per annum and it is paid monthly in arrears. The Car Allowance payment is non-contractual and will be reviewed annually by the Remuneration Committee. In subsequent years the allowance may be varied or withdrawn depending on affordability.

Job Description

Creating high quality, sustainable and affordable homes for the future.

About Us
The Eildon Group has built a strong reputation and risen to a position as one of Scotland’s leading Housing Associations and a multi, award-winning developer. At the heart of our service is a deep commitment to excellence and the provision of high quality, sustainable, affordable homes. To this end we are the largest developer of new homes (of any tenure) in the Scottish Borders. We’ve achieved and maintained an impressive level of growth because we have an equally impressive collection of talented individuals working with us. Now, we need to add to that list.

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Eildon, a highly regarded and ambitious organisation, in a pivotal leadership role as our next Development Manager.

The role involves leading a dedicated team of professionals focused on addressing the current housing emergency through the provision of a complex, multi-project programme of new build, affordable homes across a large rural region. Working within a supportive environment, the development team collaborates with other departments to ensure our new build activity is aligned to the full range of local needs and encompasses the Eildon values of Caring, Committed, Connected, and Creative.

Our Development Manager is responsible for ensuring that our new supply investments meet the regional needs of the Scottish Borders and the priorities as set out in our 5-Year Strategy, supporting effective decision-making within Eildon, and working closely with the Executive Team and senior Leadership Group.

About You
To be successful, you’ll need:

1. Graduate or equivalent professional qualifications, in a property/construction related field
2. Extensive experience of the development process, including land identification, acquisition & conveyancing, design and place-making
3. Extensive technical, regulatory, contractual and legal knowledge relating to development, particularly those associated with modern methods of construction and innovative procurement
4. Extensive project and programme management experience.

It would be an advantage if you had knowledge of social housing; however, we can support your personal development in policy, legislation, strategy, funding models for affordable housing and procurement processes.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be forward looking and have a continuous improvement focus with strong analytical skills.

What’s in it for you?
In return Eildon offers a competitive reward package including:

1. A generous annual leave entitlement of 41 days (including public holidays, four of which are fixed at the Christmas and New Year period).
2. Defined Contribution pension scheme with employer pension contributions starting at 6% and rising to a maximum of 10% depending on employee contributions.
3. Access to a death in service benefits scheme providing 3x salary.
4. An annual car allowance payment.
5. Payment of Professional Fees.
6. Membership of a Health Cash Plan which also includes free and confidential employee assistance and services which support physical, social, mental and financial well-being.

We have a modern office in Selkirk to support us working collaboratively and have the infrastructure to support flexible, hybrid working options, to enable our people to work in the most effective way to deliver the requirements of their role and balance this with their lives outside of work.

Notes

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or request further information, please contact our Director of Property Assets, Neil Wilson-Prior by email at neilwp@eildon.org.uk

To apply and for further information go to: www.eildon.org.uk

Our preference is for you to register and complete your application online. Once registered simply click on the 'Apply' button and complete the application form giving as much information as possible. If you wish to attach any supporting documents this can be done after submitting your application. If you have any issues with this, please contact the HR Team by email: HRTeam@eildon.org.uk or phone 01750 724050.

Closing date: 12 January 2025