Development Manager - Land and New Business

Join to apply for the Development Manager - Land and New Business role at SNG (Sovereign Network Group)

Development Manager - Land and New Business

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Development Manager - Land and New Business role at SNG (Sovereign Network Group)

SNG (Sovereign Network Group) provided pay range

This range is provided by SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

We have an opportunity for a Development Manager to join our Land and New Business Team. You'll be based out of our head office in Wembley, combining office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance.

It's an exciting time to join us to help us deliver our ambitious development programme of 25,000 new homes over the next 10 years. Sovereign Network Group (SNG) provides over 84,000 homes and invests in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose, crystalised within our sector leading Homes and Place Standard, is to provide quality affordable homes and thriving communities over generations.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Head of Land and New Business, this role will lead and support the identification of New Business opportunities within the region and contribute to the implementation of the team's investment and development strategies. The role will involve a range of projects including both section 106 opportunities and, land-led development where you will be progressing schemes from inception, through the planning process to secure a satisfactory planning consent, skilfully managing scheme risks and supporting delivery partner selection and appointment for onward handover to the Delivery teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and support the identification and acquisition of New Business opportunities in line with the organisation's regional development strategy and investment strategy.
• Creating relationships with land agents, developers, local authorities, public landowners, and any other key stakeholders. In addition, supporting the assessment, appraisal and exploration of SNG-owned land requiring close working with members of the wider organisation.
• Establish and maintain a network of contacts across national and regional developers and housebuilders, agents, contractors, lawyers and professional consultancies, and public sector entities including local authorities, Homes England and the GLA.
• Establish strong links with internal consultees including those across Customer, Asset Management, Built Environment and Development Finance teams, to support potential developments in accordance with internal procedures.
• Regularly appraise opportunities using financial appraisal software to assess scheme performance in line with approved financial hurdles. Liaise with key internal teams and external consultants to ensure accurate inputs and compliance with financial regulations
• Deploy strong project, programme and financial management throughout the pre-construction stage. Report upwards as required and track, flag and mitigate risk in a timely manner. Maintain a risk register and update as the project evolves.

What we need from you

• Experience in the housing sector, ideally with a track record of taking projects from conception to acquisition, appointing and managing consultant teams to secure new opportunities.
• Financially literate, with the ability to input and interpret complex development appraisal models.
• Good understanding of commercial practices relevant to delivering new development.
• Good knowledge of building contracts with a broad understanding of procurement methods for new build and regeneration.
• Track record of building relationships with stakeholders and partners with the ability to influence and negotiate positive outcomes.
• Driving licence with access to own vehicle.

We have some great benefits at SNG, including:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.

If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SNG (Sovereign Network Group) by 2x

Get notified about new New Business Manager jobs in Wembley, England, United Kingdom.

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Business Development Manager - Supply Chain Services

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Business Development Manager - Financial Services

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Support & Services Business Development Manager

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Business Development Manager / Supply Sales UK (m/f/d)

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Senior Manager, Franchise Business Development & Strategy

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Sales Manager/Business Development Manager - EV Charging & Renewables - London Hybrid (Field / 1 Day Office) - £45k–£55k + Car + Bonus

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Senior Sales Operations Manager, Wholesale, UK & Ireland

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Retail Sales Manager, Footwear Department, Selfridges London

London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Business Development Manager - Supply Chain Services

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

UK Country Manager & Sr Director of Corporate Sales

London, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Croydon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Senior Business Development Manager Modular Rental and Sales

Business Sales Manager / Key Accounts – Sustainable Products

Business Development Director(Central Government)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.