Job Introduction
Here at Yorkshire Housing, we believe work is something you do, not somewhere you go. If you want to work for a company who are truly flexible and where you are valued then this could be the role for you.
We’re looking for a Development Officer to join our brilliant Development team. This is a role with meaning, so you’ll be coming in and making a real difference to thousands of customers lives, by co-ordinating the delivery and completions of the S106 programme. You can work where, when and how you want with our hub, home, roam approach around the Yorkshire region.
What we’re all about
Here at Yorkshire Housing our customers are at the heart of what we do – we call it being customer obsessed.
In a nutshell we own and manage nearly 20,000 homes (and counting) across Yorkshire, and our mission is to make it possible for our tenants to have a place they’re proud to call home.
We have huge growth plans, and that means we need people who can ensure a smooth completion of property handovers, deliver an excellent customer service and communicate with all relevant stakeholders - and that is where you can help!
What you’ll be getting up to
Your days will be varied, and you will be working closely with the Clerk of Works and other teams to ensure all information and certification is available, recorded and meets the Yorkshire Housing Standards.
You’ll communicate with site teams and developers, undertaking site visits to ensure quality is of a continuously high standard, and that handover dates are accurate.
With responsibility for cashflow and reporting to finance and treasury, you’ll be using IT systems for cash flow forecasting and budget monitoring, along with raising purchase orders and filing audit information to assist the charging and refinancing of the properties.
To ensure the smooth delivery of the S106 programme, you’ll be working with the internal Senior Project Manager and Development Project Assistant to provide programme forecasts and ensure continuous monitoring is undertaken.
You’ll manage appointed contractors, consultants, solicitors, valuers etc. in line with contracts, appointment letters and framework agreements.
Keeping up to date with new regulations and requirements, you’ll feedback updates to your team and plan for future changes.
We are looking for a strong problem solver who is able to work with multiple teams to complete the programme smoothly.
For full details of the role please take a look at the role profile attached.
Sounds good? So what do we need from you?
The answer is simple - if you are hardworking, focussed and ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
The below would also be great:
- Knowledge of the construction process
- Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Experience of working in a fast past environment
- Use own initiative
- Able to manage own time effectively by prioritising and managing a number of tasks simultaneously
- Good IT skills (including MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Able to meet deadlines, and manage changing deadlines successfully
- Demonstrates clear communication across both internal and external stakeholders
- Full UK driving license (with ability to travel regularly to our sites across Yorkshire)
- Eagerness to develop own skills and adapt to change.
- Personal values and approach that align with YH’s values
- Ability to work flexibly in line with Hub, Home and Roam principles.
- An understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity and how this is applied through our service to customers and colleagues.
It would be a bonus if you had:
- Experience in a similar role
- Experience with a developer / housebuilder
- Experience of working in a target driven environment
- Use of invoicing systems
- Experience of line-management
Of course full details and requirements can be found on the attached job description.
What’s in it for you
In return, we offer a salary of £38,939.00 per annum, with a £2,000 Car Allowance for 35 hours per week, 25 days annual leave (rising annually to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays.
We also work (truly) flexibly, and believe work is something you do, not somewhere you go.
But that’s not all. We offer a reward package to suit everyone. At YH, you can claim back for prescriptions, eye tests and more with our cash plan, make the most of a variety of retail discounts and take advantage of our pension scheme where we’ll match your contributions up to 9%, just to name a few.
Our people’s health and wellbeing is one of our top priorities, and you can make the most of our readily available wellbeing support package. This includes access to a library of free fitness classes, as well as an instant My GP service and free counselling sessions with a trained professional.
So, now you’re really interested?
At Yorkshire Housing, we’re actively building a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where everyone can contribute their best work and be themselves. We believe difference is what makes us stronger and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.
We know that not all candidates will meet every single desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you, please go ahead and apply!
If you require additional support with your application, or have any further questions, please contact our recruitment team via email at recruitment@yorkshirehousing.co.uk.
The fine print
The closing date for applications will be 19th October but we might close it early if we get lots of fab candidates, so don’t wait!
If you’re applying for this role internally, you must inform your current Line Manager.
