Head of Development - Interim

Job: Interim Head of Development
Location: Midlands 
Salary: Competitive
Duration: 6/12 months 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Development to lead our development, growth and investment activity. Reporting to the Executive Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s development strategy, ensuring the successful delivery of new homes and regeneration projects while meeting financial, social and quality objectives.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a strong commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills and a passion for delivering high quality development outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the organisation’s development strategy in line with corporate objectives.

• Identify, appraise and progress new development and regeneration opportunities from inception through to completion.

• Oversee feasibility, financial appraisal, risk management and business case approvals.

• Manage development budgets, ensuring value for money and strong financial performance.

• Lead and develop a high performing development team, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with partners, consultants, contractors, funders and public sector stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulation, governance and health & safety requirements.

• Contribute to wider corporate strategy and decision making as a member of the senior leadership team.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven senior level experience in property development, regeneration or a related field.

• Strong track record of delivering complex development projects from concept to completion.

• Excellent commercial and financial appraisal skills.

• Demonstrable leadership and people management experience.

• Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Sound knowledge of development related legislation, planning and procurement.

Desirable:

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. RICS, RTPI, CIOB or similar).

• Experience working within a regulated or not for profit environment.

• Experience of partnership working and funding arrangements.

What We Offer

• A senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy.

• The opportunity to shape and deliver impactful development projects.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Supportive and values driven organisational culture.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business