Regional Director of Development (South)
Clarion Housing Group
pre‑construction
design planning
town planning
scheme delivery
team leadership
stakeholder management
You will lead the team to ensure the successful delivery of the pre-construction phase of the development, including the; project vision, design, town planning, and place creation aspects of complex projects. You will ensure we deliver viable, high quality, safe and sustainable schemes on programme and to budget. In doing so you will lead, motivate, develop and manage your team and foster a spirit of collaboration across wider teams and stakeholders (both internal and external). You’ll Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the development business; ensuring we deliver Clarion's mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these principles and achieve our annual targets. You’ll also work with the Regional Managing Director, and wider Regional Leadership Team to implement and deliver strategic business initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve team performance and efficiency.
Reporting to the Regional Managing Director, you’ll be accountable for the Development Management team, leading on the development of residential lead and mixed-use schemes. You will be managing a high-performing regional team across a wide range of projects from land led sites through to large regeneration projects and joint ventures.
degree
leadership
people management
real estate
development
travel
The ideal candidate will come to us educated to degree level or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field. You’ll be a proven leader with substantial people management experience, a range of real estate industry experience including extensive residential experience and substantial experience of development, master planning & place creation.
Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.
We’re seeking an experienced and inspiring Regional Director of Development to join our fast-growing Development team in the South.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.
Occasional travel may be required with attendance at your designated office base and occasional travel to other Clarion offices as and when required.
BenefitsLocation: Camden, London – Hybrid working
This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Greater London House. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week with occasional travel out to sites.
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Salary: From £100,044 to £125,055 per annum + £5,000 car allowance (in exceptional circumstances we would consider a salary of up to 10% above the top of the advertised range)
This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 and one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies 2024
Training + Development- clarion does not offer visa sponsorship; eligibility to work in the uk is required.
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Born in 2016
Year of Formation
The company was formed from the merger of Affinity Sutton and Circle Housing, combining over a century of social housing heritage.
125,000 Homes
Properties Managed
Operates and maintains 125,000 residential properties across the UK.
1,500 New Homes
Annual Development
Delivers over 1,500 new homes annually, with two-thirds focused on affordable tenures.
£993 Million Turnover
Annual Revenue
Generated £993 million in revenue, used to fund property maintenance and community programs.
- Today stands as the UK’s largest housing association, serving around 360,000 residents across more than 170 local authorities.
- Its development arm, Latimer, delivers over 1,500 new homes a year, with two-thirds aimed at affordable tenures.
- Surplus funds are channelled back into maintenance and community initiatives.
- In 2023-24 alone, £418 million was invested in improving existing homes while its charitable arm supported thousands with employment and financial resilience programs.
- The nearly 4,000-strong team partners with hundreds of employers annually to embed social value and regenerate neighbourhoods.
- Unusual for a housing association, issues sustainability bonds and holds a top G1/V2 regulatory rating for financial health and governance.
- Creating a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued and included.
- Committed to delivering high-quality homes and services.
- Building trust through transparency and integrity.
- Focusing on teamwork and supporting each other to achieve shared goals.
- Striving for excellence and continuous improvement in everything we do.
Net Zero by 2050
Climate Target
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Reducing energy consumption across the housing stock.
- Improving the environmental performance of new homes through sustainable design.
- Increasing use of renewable energy in the operations of Clarion Housing Group.
- Developing and managing sustainable homes and communities with a focus on environmental impact.
50% female leadership
Leadership Target
Target to achieve equal gender representation in leadership positions by 2025.
- Working towards an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds.
- Increased focus on supporting career development and progression for underrepresented groups.
- Continuing to improve the gender pay gap through strategic actions and initiatives.
