Development Officer (maternity cover)

Development Officer (maternity cover)

Evesham, Worcestershire

37 hours per week

GBP29,638 per annum

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Development Officer to assist their Development Managers in the delivery of a portfolio of new build development projects including managing consultants, contractors, resources, activities and information to ensure new homes are delivered on time and within budget.

Proactive in your approach, you will manage small scale development schemes from inception to completion; prepare feasibility/viability appraisals; prepare and present reports on schemes; negotiate and purchase of land and/or premises in line with Rooftop's Business Development Strategy and manage build contracts and scheme budget as schemes progress to completion.

They are looking for a tenacious individual with the ability to think ahead and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills. You will have previous experience of taking complex or difficult data and presenting in an understandable format and be willing to undertake further relevant professional qualifications and professional development. Experience of the affordable housing sector or new build housing development is highly desirable. To be successful you must have strong IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office software.

Company Benefits:

• 25 annual leave days (+ 5 days based on service)

• Social Housing Pension Scheme

• Subsidised gym memberships

• Modern working environment with agile and flexible working

• Health scheme (cash plan) which includes an Employee Assistance Programme

• New home leave

• Cycle scheme

Closing date: Wednesday 4 September 2019 at 9.00am