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New Business Manager (Development)


Company : ADECCO


Location : Leeds, England


Created : 2025-07-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Adecco' s specialistProperty Services Division - Northare delighted to be partnering exclusively withVico Homes(Formerly Wakefield District Housing) as we assist them in the recruiting two permanentNew Business Manager'sto join their expanding Development team.It is an exciting time for Vico Homes as we seek to deliver more affordable homes than ever before as the leading provider of affordable homes across the region.Our ambitious Future Homes Plan is to build over 1,500 affordable homes over the next 3 years and play our part in tackling the housing crisis and create places to be proud of. This is your opportunity to have a key role in the delivery of Vico Homes's vision for supporting New Build growth, as we seek to build vibrant communities and better futures for our customers.PurposeThe successful candidates will take a leading role in the organisation's land, property acquisitions and development programme in line with Vico Homes Growth Strategy.DutiesSupport the Development objectives, manage and co-ordinate the specialist, design, cost and preconstruction support services during the conversion phase of a project from its development inception (brief stage) to construction contract execution.Effectively lead and take responsibility for the organisation's property acquisition programme to ensure maximum benefit for the organisation and delivery of the targets outlined in the Growth Strategy.Undertake a key role in the progression of developer led projects and the acquisition of land.Take a key role in ensuring we are responsive to all development opportunities.Take responsibility for the development and delivery of the organisation's new build programme including the development of a forward pipeline of opportunities in line with the organisations committed targets.Identify and bring to fruition through negotiation and partnership working opportunities to acquire sites and properties through Section 106 agreements, tender and private treaty and windfall development opportunities wherever available.RequirementsA qualification at level 6 of the Qualifications and Credit Framework such as a First Degree, Award, Certificate or Diploma at Level 6 or equivalent; or willingness to work towardsAppropriate professional qualification such as, Fellow Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), CIOB, MRTPI or equivalent. (Highly Desirable)Significant experience in a similar field.Previous supervision or managerial experience.Ability to undertake financial appraisalsAbility to write reports and present information in a variety of formats.Salary and Benefits£62,00027 +8 holidays per annum (rising to 31 after 5 years' service)8% Pensionhappy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patternsa wide range of personal development opportunitiesa fantastic health and wellbeing package#J-18808-Ljbffr