New Business and Acquisitions Manager

The New Business and Acquisitions manager will be responsible for identifying, appraising, and securing growth opportunities, including land and development purchases, partnerships, and other growth opportunities. FCHO’s growth strategy focuses on meeting the needs of our customers and the local area, so an excellent eye for detail, design and placemaking, alongside an in-depth understanding of affordable housing appraisal and delivery is essential for the role.

• Report writing up to Board level

FCHO are seeking an experienced New Business and Acquisitions Manager to drive their ambitious growth plans, in delivering much needed new homes across Oldham and the surrounding areas.

• Working knowledge of Homes England funding
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or suitable equivalent experience
• Experience of taking land opportunities from concept to legal completion
• Knowledge of the planning system, both local and national policy
• Experience in appraisal models, particularly within affordable housing development

• Discounted gym membership
• Access to Doctorline, a 24/7 worldwide GP helpline for you, your partner and your children.
• Long service awards
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay
• Defined contribution pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10%. We also offer a pension salary exchange scheme for eligible colleagues, helping colleagues to take home more of the money they earn.
• Holiday entitlement is 30 days, plus one shut down day which will be determined by the company and eight bank holidays. Part time colleagues will receive a pro-rated entitlement. You can also purchase additional leave.
• Automatic enrolment into a healthcare cash plan and private health insurance plan
• Access to our colleague benefit platform which offers discounts on hundreds of high street brands as well as providing education, support and tools to help you to live a healthier and happier life
• A salary of £64,200 per annum
• Professional subscriptions are paid for by the business where they are an essential requirement of your role.
• Access to an Employment Assistance Programme with 24-hour confidential counselling support for both personal and work-related issues.
• A 37-hour working week