Job Details
Job Description
Job Title: Delivery Partnerships Manager (New Homes)
Service Area: New Homes & Corporate Landlord
Grade: PO8
Reports to: Head of Development and Partnerships
Team: New Homes Development
Line Management: 1 direct report
Role purpose
To lead the delivery of new affordable homes on council-owned land through partnership and alternative delivery models, securing high-quality, well-designed and energy-efficient homes while maximising value for money and safeguarding the Council’s interests.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of new housing supply through development partnerships, joint ventures and alternative delivery models.
- Manage relationships with developers, housing associations and other partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality, genuinely affordable homes.
- Lead the preparation and negotiation of development agreements and land transfers, ensuring robust governance and protection of the Council’s interests.
- Undertake and oversee site appraisals, financial and viability modelling to maximise value and deliverability.
- Secure external funding and manage grant applications, including liaison with the GLA and monitoring through the OPS system.
- Work collaboratively across council services to identify and unlock land, buildings and assets for affordable housing delivery.
- Commission and manage external consultants and professional advisers in line with procurement and financial regulations.
- Monitor delivery performance, manage budgets, and maintain a pipeline of development opportunities.
- Provide line management to the Funding, Viability and Partnerships Co-ordinator and deputise for the Head of Development and Partnerships as required.
Skills and experience
- Significant experience delivering residential or affordable housing development, preferably within a local authority or public sector context.
- Strong commercial, financial and viability appraisal skills with experience managing complex budgets and funding.
- Proven ability to negotiate and manage development partnerships and contracts.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement with senior officers, elected members and external partners.
