Head of Development

We are Developments, part of the Places for People Group, we are a social enterprise that believes it is more than just homes that make a community – it is the people. That is why we build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive. 

We are not your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you are more than just a number – you are part of our cause. 

More about the role:

This role will focus on projects across the south east region and will be based out of out office in Gray's Inn Road (WC1X).

The Head of Development leads the delivery of a complex and varied regional development programme, ensuring alignment with Group objectives. This includes managing large-scale mixed-use, affordable, and commercial schemes, as well as Joint Ventures. The role involves securing new business opportunities, negotiating acquisitions, managing planning processes, and overseeing financial appraisals and business cases. It also includes leading internal governance, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring effective collaboration across departments and with external partners to deliver high-quality, commercially viable outcomes.

More about you:
A commercially focused and strategic leader, the Head of Development brings deep experience in residential and mixed-use development, with strong skills in land acquisition, financial modelling, and stakeholder engagement. They are confident managing risk, driving value, and representing the organisation externally. With a collaborative approach and strong leadership capability, they support high-performing teams and work cross-functionally to ensure the successful delivery of projects from inception through to completion.

Essential Criteria to be eligible for shortlisting:

• Ability to manage multiple, high profile, complex projects with various stakeholders and partners.

• Strong understanding of estate regeneration and affordable housing.

• Track record of large site delivery.

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers. 

We know that there is always more we can do to make you smile, that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include: 

• Annual bonus 

• Excellent holiday pay and sick pay 

• Company car/Car allowance 

• Private Medical Insurance – Single cover.

• Pension with matched contributions 

• Senior level Training 

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team [email protected]

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [email protected].

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.