Development Programme Manager (Cube Homes)

Overview

Lead end-to-end delivery of new build homes, managing teams, budgets, legal, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• programme management
• risk management
• legal process
• feasibility studies
• cashflow forecast
• stakeholder engagement

Tasks

-Support delivery of wider corporate objectives; -Provide a mentoring role for others in the directorate; -Ensure all development administration takes place to agreed timetables and budgets and in accordance with the Cube Development Procedure Guide and governance arrangements; -Liaison with Finance, Sales and Management departments as required; -Manage the legal process of section agreements, easements and wayleaves as required; -Analysis of construction programmes and progress, including managing the contractual implications of delays, and reporting as appropriate. -Ensure that social value objectives are pursued, agreed with suppliers as part of the pre-contract process and delivered post-contract; -Leadership and line management of team members; -Playing a key role in the delivery of the Cube Homes Business Strategy and achievement of Business Plan targets; -Identify and secure new development opportunities to assist the organisation in meeting growth targets, supported by developing and maintaining a strong network of contacts and lead stakeholder engagement; -Assist in preparation and attainment of annual budgets and targets; -Take responsibility for and manage key departmental processes; -Manage risk throughout the development process; -Leadership of projects during both the pre-contract and post-contract stages in line with the Cube Homes Business Strategy and with full visibility of progress; -Leadership of handover processes to customers; -Continually review and improve the Cube Development Procedure Guide in line with lessons learnt on projects and internal audit compliance changes; -Undertake feasibility studies and appraisals for potential development opportunities, prepare cashflow forecasts and have oversight of teams appraisals and cashflow forecasts; -Programme management of the Cube Homes programme of market sale and market rent homes including monitoring, management and reporting; -Manage the legal process and acquisition of suitable property and land, and the legal process for the sale of homes; -Preparation of written reports for approval by Executive Directors and/or Growth Committee; -Project management of the end to end development process including liaison with agents, developers, contractors, consultants, solicitors, valuers and Local Authorities; -Ensure the swift close out of all project files, provision of information to internal departments and financial outturn reporting following practical completion;

Requirements

• property development
• budget management
• contract management
• stakeholder engagement
• driving licence
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Verbal and written communication skills; -Ability to produce accurate and concise reports; -Ability to represent Cube Homes at a variety of levels; -Proven management skills – both strategic and operational across multi-disciplinary teams; -Detailed knowledge of property development process; -Experience of managing financial budgets; -Knowledge of operating environment, sales markets and changing market conditions; -The ability to develop and project a positive image of Cube Homes through personal, written and oral skills; -An ability to recognise, develop and effectively promote new opportunities. -Self-sufficiency in terms of administration, preparing letters and reports, accurate filing etc.; -Ability to liaise with other departments to ensure delivery of wider corporate goals; -Ability to produce development appraisals; -Track record of project and programme management/delivery on time, on budget and to agreed quality standards; -Minimum five years’ experience in a property development background; -Knowledge of contract procurement and contract management; -Experience of working within a prescribed framework but ability to think creatively to resolve problems; -As a line manager you will need to actively support your colleagues with their development and well-being, some experience is desirable but not essential as we offer support to people transitioning into a management role. -Track record of partnership working and stakeholder engagement; -Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle -The ability to motivate, inspire and influence a large and diverse workforce by example and persuasion; -Proven experience in policy and procedure delivery; -Proven relationship builder and influencer with stakeholders. Ability to develop Cube Homes’ profile with a variety of partners and generate new business;

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Benefits

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment Salary: £63,103- £65,553 -Ways of Working¦ We offer some hybrid and flexible working -Health and Wellbeing Initiatives ¦ Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing -Professional fees ¦ The business pays the cost of one professional role related membership fee -Pension ¦ DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places) -Annual leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays -WPA¦ Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available per year (option to increase & add family members) -Wage Stream ¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages -The Market Place ¦high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more -Reward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’

About Great Places Housing Group

-Operates a profit-for-purpose model, reinvesting surplus into affordable housing, new developments, and community services. -Its Plumlife arm supports affordable home ownership via shared‑ownership and Help to Buy schemes. -Cube division delivers quality homes for market sale and private rent alongside its social housing operations. -Typical projects include affordable housing builds, area regeneration, resident training, green advice, and community events. -Standout traits include an award‑winning affordable home ownership service and commissioning distinctive architecture. -Unusual fact: a significant private donor supports the group, and it has led pilot home‑zone street redesigns.

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