Job Description
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Head of Development and Delivery to join our Housing, Property, and Regeneration (HPR) delivery team.
This is a high-profile role facing into the Developer and Housebuilder market, as well as managing our relationships with our internal stakeholders and partners, particularly Local Authorities and Homes England.
Primarily the team is delivering gap funding for brownfield housing developments, although innovative approaches to the use of our funding streams are being evolved. This position necessitates a deep understanding of development, great relationships with the private sector, together with the skill to tailor an appropriate grant as part of the funding package.
You will be leading a team and managing the delivery programme worth an estimated £50m plus per year. it is expected that you will coach, motivate and develop the potential of team members to achieve our aims.
Many of the projects that we support are innovative and transformative. Their very nature pushes the boundaries of risk and profitability which necessitates the need for grant funding. This is a stretching, demanding, and yet exciting role, that will involve you in many cutting-edge developments.
What you will be doing.
1. Inspiring and leading a high-performing team of delivery specialists, setting strategic priorities that align with regional obje...