JOB DESCRIPTION We have an new opportunity for a Senior Development Manager to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in either our Exeter, or our Bristol office. We currently offer a hybrid working style. The overall purpose of the role is to identify new business opportunities, securing and leading the delivery of development projects, in accordance with the Group Development Strategy. What we're looking for We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you'll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you'll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. You'll be able to demonstrate: Essential: Significant project management experience in residential development, including budgetary control, leading, managing and motivating large project and technical teams. Proven track record of acquiring land, property and new business opportunities through a wide variety of routes to market. Excellent social housing market knowledge. Proven experience of performance managing third parties and maintaining contractual provisions and standards. Up-to-date knowledge of UK planning regulations, building regulations and standards, contract management and contract law. Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a complex and dynamic environment. Sound understanding of funding models with the ability to provide credible analysis to the Development Management Team and Project Review Group. Understanding of national regeneration and development agenda. Experience and understanding of social housing legislation and regulation including health and safety, risk management, and environmental and sustainability issues. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, financial appraisal and project management software. Qualifications Essential: Educated to degree level and/or relevant professional qualification in Project Management, Property, Architecture, Planning, or Construction Desirable: Accredited RICS, RIBA, RTPI, MCIOB or similar. NEBOSH accredited or similar Health and Safety qualification. To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile. Please apply with a CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria. Applications close on 9am on 2nd December First stage interviews to be held on 11th & 12th December INDTGP TJTGP ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. ADZN1_UKTJ