Senior Development Manager

About Camden

Join us in delivering Camden's £2.3billion Community Investment Programme (CIP). The CIP is now one of the largest and most successful municipal housebuilding programmes in London and across the country. Through CIP we are investing to ensure that Camden is a place for everyone. We have built the first council homes in a generation in Camden - and for the first time since the introduction of the Right to Buy, we have increased the number of social homes in the borough. The CIP has built housing of all types and tenures, alongside new and improved schools, and community spaces where our vibrant communities can thrive. We have already delivered over 600 new homes, with nearly 300 currently under construction, and more than 1,000 in the pipeline. We are also moving ahead with other sites with potential for 2,000+ homes.

To find out more about the CIP, click here

To learn more about Camden's ambitions and missions, click here

The Role

We are looking for two Senior Development Managers to successfully manage Camden's large regeneration projects in Gospel Oak. We are aiming to deliver over 1,000 new homes, a new health centre, and revitalised public spaces through the following projects:

• Bacton Phase 2: in partnership with Mount Anvil, we are targeting planning application submission by summer 2025. See the emerging proposals here
• Wendling Estate and St Stephen's Close: we are shaping ambitious redevelopment plans involving a partnership with a private developer. Read our latest resident newsletter here

Here's what you'll do:

• Lead a complex portfolio of regeneration activities, ensuring best practice, best value, and community-focused solutions.
• Manage a talented team of colleagues and consultants while navigating technical and financial challenges.
• Engage with residents, community groups, businesses, and elected members to ensure every voice is heard.
• Play an important role in project governance, enabling informed decision making by our boards and smooth project progression.
• Secure investment to fund affordable homes and mixed-use developments.
• Embrace flexible working to collaborate effectively with our communities, sometimes working outside of normal working hours.

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All About You

You are a skilled development professional with a passion for creating better futures. Here's what we're looking for:

• Experience: A proven track record in residential development and/or regeneration project management in the public sector.
• Communication: Excellent presentation and report-writing skills.
• Collaboration: Strong people skills to manage stakeholders and lead teams effectively.
• Knowledge: Expertise in governance, procurement processes, and construction contracts and/or development agreements.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with development appraisal tools, town planning, design, and sustainability practices.
• Impact-Driven: You understand how regeneration can enhance community safety, cohesion, and reduce deprivation.

What We Offer

We are serious about helping you build a career to be proud of. We offer an inclusive and supportive workplace that enables our staff to thrive and succeed. At Camden, you will receive a host of benefits including flexible working, 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Click here for more details.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects. To discover more about our commitment towards inclusion and diversity, click here

Closing date: Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 23:55

Interviews: 3rd & 5th February 2025 at 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG

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