Housing Development Manager

You're experienced, confident, collaborative - and not easily scared by words like "complex" or "multi-stakeholder environment."

You also bring:

• Background in housing development, public sector work, or similar roles
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Degree-level qualification (cape optional), Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

At Dover District Council, housing development is more than bricks and mortar, it's about creating high-quality homes, strong communities and sustainable places to live.

We're seeking a Housing Development Manager to lead our affordable housing programme, managing a skilled development team and taking projects from opportunity through to delivery. You'll work at a strategic level, influence key stakeholders, and play a critical role in shaping the future of housing across the district.

What You'll Do

• Become the go‑to person for new housing development opportunities
• Lead a programme of exciting projects, from council‑led to housing company developments
• Drive forward new affordable housing solutions
• Keep our programmes running smoothly with accurate data, reporting, and a keen eye for detail
• Decode government policy changes
• Manage and motivate a talented development team

Benefits

• A competitive salary + allowances
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Generous annual leave
• Free Benenden Healthcare
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A workplace where your ideas matter and your impact is visible

Be Part of Something That Matters

Dover District Council is a forward‑thinking organisation committed to innovation, community impact, and meaningful change. If you're driven to deliver high‑quality homes and improve lives across our district-we want to hear from you.

This role requires a current full driving licence effective in the UK and use of a motor vehicle for business use.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as well as a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) as part of their pre‑employment clearances.

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