Development Officer

Posted 25 October 2023
LocationSomerset
Job type Temporary
Discipline Property Management & Construction Recruitment
ReferencePROF_44365
Contact NameEvan Yabsley

Job description

We are currently partnering with a Somerset based Housing Association, who are recruiting for a Development Officer to join their growing team on a part time basis until the end of the year, ideally on a three day a week basis, however they would consider candidates who are looking for more than this.


The role has an immediate start, and the ideal candidate will have access to their own vehicle, and recent Social Housing experience.

They are offering a hybrid working approach, which involves a maximum of two days a week on site, however this is most likely to be once a week. They are willing to be flexible on the daily rate for the right candidate.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Overseeing a project that is focusing on a stock of garage blocks, and making strategic recommendations on developments
  • Producing reports for the wider development team on the feasibility of developments
  • Creating high level reports with potential for future usage
  • Undertaking initial forming concepts, feasibility and financial assessments of developments, leading to options appraisals

Experience required:

  • Experience required in Social Housing
  • Experience in sourcing development opportunities

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Must have a strong understanding of pre-contract development
  • Would ideally have an understanding of land acquisition

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working days
  • Able to do part time or full-time hours

Working hours:

  • 24 - 35 hours per week
  • Flexible on how these hours are made up

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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