Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Property Development Manager join our team based nationally with flexible working. The salary on offer is up to £55,000 with car allowance and eligibility for our annual 10% bonus.
About the role:
As a Development Manager, you will be working in a role that encompasses the responsibilities of managing projects and development opportunities through the development cycle from feasibility stages, planning and design through to, managing the optimum deal structure for the delivery of that project. Your role will help ensure that development work across our company is undertaken on a consistent basis within a clear framework to achieve successful outcomes that support our asset management workstreams. You will also be responsible for raising the profile of development activities throughout the company, improving corporate understanding of this specialist area.
You will have the skills and ability to provide strategic advice on development opportunities from sites highlighted in the NHS Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) as a Strategy led opportunity as well as seeing early development opportunities elsewhere within the portfolio as Development led opportunities across England. You will also be managing multi-disciplinary teams, external consultants, negotiating with Local Authorities and consulting external stakeholders.
It is important that you will need to be commercial minded to help filter the opportunities from a planning and development point of view before NHSPS does a significant amount of work on the opportunity.
In addition to a strong technical ability, you will also be able to build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and professionals, particularly within local authorities. You must be able to manage multiple projects whilst working to tight deadlines; have excellent problem solving skills and be a strong decision maker. Integrity, professionalism and discretion are key skills for any candidate.
What you will bring to the role:
- Must have worked as a development manager within either a surveying consultancy or a property developer for 3+ years
Must have substantial experience Town Planning and development after achieving MRICS and of applying that experience to strategic asset management.
Must have substantial experience of working and negotiating with and influencing a variety of key stakeholders on development opportunities.
Must have experience of managing a high, variable and varied workload and of providing development advice to a variety of individuals, teams and organisations in a commercial context.
Ability to identify optimum development strategies and evaluate on a commercial basis with a framework of constraints, both site specific and organisational.
Expert knowledge of town and country planning practice, development, procurement, project management, policy and legislation in England.
Expert knowledge of undertaking high level financial analysis/appraisal and their application in strategic asset management.
Knowledge of estate strategies and strategic asset management across a broad portfolio of properties.
Knowledge of NHS organisations and their operation and of other public sector organisations.
What we can offer you:
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:
27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
An organisation with a passion…
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
For full details of the role, please see the attached role profile.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
Contact our Talent team at careers@property.nhs.uk to find out more.