Help deliver the affordable homes our communities need. Are you passionate about creating high-quality affordable housing and making a lasting difference to local communities? Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is looking for an ambitious and experienced Housing Development Manager to play a key role in delivering our Affordable Housing Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to influence housing delivery across the borough, working on schemes that will provide much-needed homes for residents both now and in the future. As part of our Housing Development Team, you will lead a varied portfolio of development projects from concept through to completion, working with registered providers, developers, consultants and internal stakeholders to maximise affordable housing opportunities. If you are looking for a role where you can shape projects, build partnerships and see the tangible impact of your work, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
- Lead and manage a portfolio of affordable housing development schemes from feasibility through to delivery.
- Work collaboratively with registered providers and development partners to maximise affordable housing provision across the borough.
- Secure and oversee the delivery of homes through Section 106 agreements and other innovative delivery models.
- Provide expert advice on housing development matters and contribute to strategic housing objectives.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, external organisations and community stakeholders.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, risks and governance arrangements to ensure successful delivery.
- Represent the council at meetings, public consultations and stakeholder events.
Salary: Starting at £47,907 per annum, with progression to £51,246 per annum through annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance (inclusive of outer fringe allowance).
Hours: 37 hours per week.
About You
We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of housing development and project management who is motivated by delivering positive outcomes for communities.
You Will Have
- A degree, professional housing qualification (such as CIH or RICS membership), or equivalent relevant experience.
- Proven experience managing housing or property development projects.
- Experience in local government (preferred but not essential).
- Up-to-date knowledge of housing development processes, planning and legal requirements.
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
- The ability to build effective partnerships and work collaboratively across multiple organisations.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and make informed decisions confidently.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel to sites and meetings both within and outside the borough.
Why join us?
At Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, our CORE values underpin everything we do: Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent.
In Return, We Offer
- Hybrid working with an expectation of approximately two office-based days per week (subject to service needs). This will be more frequent during your training period.
- A modern working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City.
- Free parking.
- Access to electric pool cars.
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – to work out how much it is worth, click on the pension calculator.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- A comprehensive employee benefits package – for more information, click here.
This role may occasionally require attendance at evening meetings and public consultation events.
Closing date: 23 November 2026.
Remote assessments: 30 November 2026.
Face-to-face interviews: 7/8 December 2026.
Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.
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