Shape Communities. Deliver Homes. Lead with Purpose.
We’re Hiring: Housing Development Manager – West Midlands
Are you a driven development professional ready to make a lasting impact in the West Midlands? Join a progressive Housing Association committed to creating high-quality, affordable homes and vibrant, sustainable communities.
The Opportunity:
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Housing Development Manager to lead our growing development programme in the West Midlands. You’ll be instrumental in delivering new-build housing and regeneration projects that meet local needs and reflect our strong social purpose.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Lead residential development schemes from site identification to completion
✅ Appraise and secure new land-led and Section 106 opportunities
✅ Oversee viability assessments, risk management, and funding submissions
✅ Collaborate with local authorities, contractors, consultants, and internal teams
✅ Ensure compliance with planning, quality, and regulatory standards
✅ Embed sustainability and community benefit into every stage of delivery
✅ Support team development through mentoring and collaborative working
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Solid experience in housing development or regeneration, ideally within a housing association or public sector context
✔ Strong knowledge of the West Midlands’ housing landscape, planning system, and funding routes such as Homes England
✔ Skilled in project management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement
✔ A solutions-focused leader with a practical, delivery-minded approach
✔ Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites across the region
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your expertise and vision will shape the homes and neighbourhoods of the future. Be part of a mission-driven team that’s delivering more than just homes-we’re building opportunity, resilience, and better futures for communities across the West Midlands.
Ready to Build What Matters?
Apply now and bring your leadership to a role that truly makes a difference.
Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
