Development Manager

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Development Manager (£68,700 per annum, full-time)
Job Role
We're looking for someone to join our thriving Development Team to deliver a range of new-build and regeneration projects in Kent, in line with our exciting Growth and Regeneration Strategy.
You'll be responsible for managing West Kent owned land and Land led new build development projects, so you'll have a good knowledge of project management, collaborative working and the planning approval process.
You'll be working with our partners and stakeholders including landowners, developers, planners, legal advisors, valuers, architects, and be writing regular reports for our board and executive team, so you'll need to have great verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
You should have been working in development some time, and ideally have a professional qualification in construction, surveying or project management. Not essential but a passion for placemaking, design and planning with a good understanding of the NPPF would be desirable.
If you think this is the role for you, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
At West Kent, we're passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it special. Our vision is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents.
Our values guide us to how we do things from delivering on our promises , working with honesty, integrity, and flexibility, showing compassion and self-awareness, as well as a commitment to learning and equally important working hard and having fun .
Benefits
We offer a great package - generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing. Please see our website for more details about our benefits package.
Location Details
The role will be based in our Sevenoaks Office. We offer a flexible approach to hybrid working.
The successful candidate will need a driving licence and access to a vehicle to visit development sites and pursue new opportunities for development across Kent.
Application Information
We will only consider applications submitted with a full CV and completed application form.
Advert Closing Date: 9am on Monday 30 March 2026
Interview Date: 8 April 2026

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Location:
Sevenoaks
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management

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