Overview

Position Title: Development Manager

Company: City Of Oxford

Location: Oxford, England, UK

Job Description:

Do you want to be part of an exciting journey and make a difference?  Do you have great programme, project management, leadership and customer service skills?  If yes then read below of how these are exciting times for both Oxford City Council and Oxford City Housing Ltd. We have a great story to tell and we’re aiming high – to build a world-class city for everyone and you could be part of this.

Responsibilities:

  • This role seeks to support the effective management of this affordable housing supply programme, with a focus on the delivery of key initiatives and outcomes, across the Council, the housing company, and through strong relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders.  Driving innovation will be essential in order to meet the scale of the challenge in Oxford.

  • This role includes a focus on enabling work and effective partnership working, reflecting that a range of housing providers are engaged in the delivery of affordable housing.

  • The main function is to be a source of expertise in all matters relating to affordable housing and contribute this expertise to ensure delivery of development and regeneration projects to meet Oxford’s housing needs.   

Requirements:

  • The Development Manager will lead a team to identify, secure and deliver a programme of financially viable development opportunities in Oxford City Council through collaborative and influencing partnerships.
  • The successful candidate will have a ‘can do attitude’, a passion for making a difference and strong leadership skills.