ROLE PROFILE KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

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1 ROLE PROFILE POSITION Development Manager DURATION Permanent TEAM Development LOCATION Coastline House VERSION 3 LAST UPDATED May 2015 PURPOSE OF ROLE The Development Manager is responsible for delivering large and complex projects and area based programmes, both for Coastline Housing and for Development Agency clients, as well as making a significant contribution towards the identification and delivery of new investment opportunities for the team. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Assist the Head of Development in the procurement and delivery of development programmes in line with approved budgets and delivery targets in accordance with Coastline Housing Ltd s business plan, policies, procedures and financial regulations and meeting the standards and requirements of statutory agencies and funders. 2. Project manage the implementation and delivery of schemes within a number of affordable housing funding programmes, from inception through to handover, to ensure the highest quality standards are achieved. 3. Working with the Head of Development and Director of Development, be responsible for formulating bids, setting budgets and performance targets for schemes within the diverse range of funding programmes. 4. Project manage and implement approved schemes through evaluation, pre and post contract processes to ensure full compliance with both Coastline Housing Ltd s and funding authorities criteria and policies. 5. Work effectively with Housing and Technical Services colleagues to enable them to have direct input into design, mix, tenure, programme and handovers etc 6. Manage and co-ordinate project plans to ensure timetables are established and agreed for the delivery of all schemes and that funding is committed in accordance with approvals. 7. Manage and co-ordinate consultants on behalf of Coastline Housing Ltd to ensure that cost and programme targets are monitored and met. 8. Ensure that all internal liaison and individual project briefings are conducted, including all pre and post contract client briefings, snagging, handover processes and defects management, and ensure the minutes of cross-departmental groups are prepared and circulated. 9. Manage the preparation and review all scheme specific contractual documentation prior to formal approval. 10. Implement approved land and property acquisitions and project manage the acquisition and disposal of land and property as directed by the Director /Head of Development. 11. Assist the Head of Development to research and implement new initiatives and innovative

2 approaches to development. Ensure that new opportunities are appraised for development risks, carry out market research and ensure that financial viability is in accordance with Coastline s policies. 12. Deliver development schemes for external clients through Development Agency agreements as required, in accordance with their regulations and within Coastline governance, ensuring effective communications at all times. 13. Check all accounts, invoices and certificates from consultants and contractors and authorise for payment in accordance with procedures. 14. Ensure that accurate records are kept and documented on scheme files for the purposes of internal and external scheme audit and undertake an out-turn review of all schemes. 15. Assist in the preparation of Coastline Housing Ltd s design brief and procedures and make recommendations for changes and improvements. 16. Ensure that project risks are assessed, managed and monitored, that risk management strategies are initiated proactively and financial viability maintained in accordance with Coastline Housing Ltd s policies and practice. GENERAL OBLIGATIONS (THIS IS STANDARD FOR ALL ROLES) 1. Represent the Company positively with all external agencies. 2. Service and support the Company as requested. 3. Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues. 4. Ensure compliance with the Company s Health and Safety policies and procedures. 5. Continually promote equal opportunities and customer care in full compliance with the Company s policy and standards. Reports to the Head of Development REPORTING Depending on the overall requirements of the team, the role may include line management responsibility for a Senior Development Officer or Development Officer post. CONTACTS Internal Executive and Non-Executive Directors Senior Managers Staff External Developers, contractors, consultants and other business partners Local authorities HCA and other agencies Development Agency clients

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4 PERSON SPECIFICATION ILE POSITION Development Manager DURATION Permanent TEAM Development LOCATION Coastline House VERSION Final LAST UPDATED July 2014 QUALITY ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Education & Qualifications Relevant degree, or qualified by extensive experience in the profession Relevant professional qualification, for example RICS Job Knowledge Job Skills and Experience Must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of the development process including planning, post contract processes, contract law and viability principles and valuation matters. Experience and knowledge of HCA procedures. Extensive experience of working in the construction, regeneration or property development sector Experience of managing and delivering significant Registered Provider development schemes involving complex contracts and arrangements for land assembly and development Experience of successful management of technical and professional staff and consultants Experience of partnership working in the development sector Experience of assessing project risks and viability and producing risk management strategies Experience of writing and presenting reports to boards and committees Ability to communicate and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders including board members, local authorities, developers, and residents Sales and marketing experience. Experience of new initiatives and non-grant funded housing delivery models Experience of delivering Development Agency contracts

5 QUALITY ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Good public presentation skills Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills Good commercial awareness and negotiating skills Good numeracy and literacy skills Experience of managing significant project budgets according to strict targets Good IT skills and ability to carry out detailed project and financial appraisals. Personal Attributes Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload of self and others Ability to meet performance targets Good project management qualities with ability to motivate and support staff Confidence to deal with a wide range of people and to be assertive when necessary Ability to work in a team environment Creativity and the ability to deliver innovation Ability to command respect of colleagues and external contracts Other Requirements Willingness to travel, undertake training and work unsociable hours including evening meetings. Driving licence. Standard DBS check