We are working with an established, forward-thinking Social Housing Provider to help fill the following role: Development Officer.
Location: West Midlands | Salary: £(phone number removed)
Role Profile
Job Purpose:
1. To ensure that our client delivers an excellent Development Programme.
2. Ensure all development files are up to date in line with Homes England requirements.
Responsibilities, Key Tasks:
1. Provide support during the handover process including attending handover.
2. Process all development invoices on finance software, EBIS.
3. Produce Development Appraisals.
4. Provide administrative support to the Head of Development and keep internal records up to date.
Development Finance:
1. Create and process all Purchase Orders and deal with all enquiries and queries.
2. Produce paperwork to set up new suppliers.
3. Set up and attend monthly cashflow meetings with Finance.
4. Check and pay all invoices.
5. Obtain and send development cash flow updates to Finance.
Communication, PR and Record Keeping:
1. Set up monthly Development Liaison Meetings (DLM), produce the agenda, attend and take notes. Keep the DLM teams channel updated.
2. Maintain and update the Development PR Plan including Social Media and PR.
3. Draft press articles for approval. Take photos/produce images for LinkedIn and other social media outlets.
4. Liaise internally to keep the website up to date.
5. Arrange signing of contracts/deeds/collateral warranties - emailing and posting hard copies, travelling by car to collect and drop off documents.
6. Keep SharePoint and development folders up to date.
7. Maintain the Contracts Register.
Programme Management:
1. Provide support during the handover process including attending handover.
2. Provide support during audits.
3. Attend Pre-Tenancy Workshops and sign-up meetings with prospective tenants.
4. Maintain and update Handover Sheet.
5. Complete forms relating to Homes England claims.
6. Manage defect queries and produce scheme out-turn reports.
7. Obtain RICS reports and valuations.
8. Produce appointment letters for consultants.
Other Tasks:
1. To ensure that Core Values and Strategic Objectives are actively promoted and worked to at all times.
2. To attend meetings and/or training and development activities, and represent, as required.
3. To undertake any other tasks appropriate to the post as required by the Group.
4. Ensure that the Group's Equal Opportunities Policy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy is implemented at all times.
5. All colleagues are responsible for the health and safety of themselves and of others.
Experience and Knowledge:
1. Experience of working in the development department of a housing association.
2. Knowledge of Homes England funding requirements.
3. Intermediate building technical knowledge and experience.
4. Have a working knowledge of financial systems.
5. Basic understanding of Proval or similar development software.
6. Have the ability to attend site meetings through own resources.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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