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Development Manager Make a Real Difference Through Strategic PlacemakingAre you passionate about creating vibrant places and unlocking development potential where the commercial market falls short? Join our Housing and Regeneration Team and play a pivotal role in transforming the West Midlands through complex, high-impact regeneration projects.This isn't just about unit delivery – it's about strategic placemaking that creates lasting community impact. You'll work on everything from £100m town centre regeneration schemes to complex developments that wouldn't typically secure funding through traditional routes.What You'll Be DoingDevelopment AppraisalsReview and assess development funding applications for residential schemes, town centre regeneration, BTR, and extra care projectsConduct detailed due diligence including reviewing appraisals, assessing GDV and projected costs, and evaluating cost assumptionsMake evidence-based recommendations on grant funding decisionsCommission external due diligence when appropriateFocus on projects that have stalled or require public intervention to move forwardProduce clear, analytical reports to support investment decisionsStakeholder ManagementBuild and maintain relationships with local authorities and partners to understand emerging opportunitiesHelp shape and grow our project pipeline through proactive business developmentMeet with local authority partners in person at least once monthlyNavigate competing stakeholder priorities with political awarenessWhat We're Looking ForStrong attention to detail and confidence working with numbersExperience analysing development appraisals and understanding funding structuresComfortable working independently and making informed decisionsAbility to write clear, evidence-based reportsPolitically aware with ability to navigate competing stakeholder prioritiesWhy You'll Love This RoleMeaningful Impact: Work on complex projects that create genuine public benefit and transform communitiesDiverse Portfolio: From major town centre schemes to innovative housing solutions the market wouldn't typically fund aloneCollaborative Environment: Join a supportive team of six with varied backgrounds, reporting to the Head of Development and DeliveryProfessional Growth: Opportunity to develop expertise in a unique area where public and private sectors meetStrategic Influence: Be part of a team that gets things off the ground and makes a real differenceReady to Transform the West Midlands?This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and rewarding development projects in the region. If you're curious, analytical, and committed to delivering impact through placemaking, we want to hear from you.Note: This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract