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# Senior Development Manager

- **Company:** Chime Housing
- **Location:** Milton Keynes, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft SharePoint, Office365
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** http://www.mydiversity.com/job/senior-development-manager-at-chime-housing-Hertfordshire/13717

## About the Role

* A demonstrable experience in land and new business
 * Confident using Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint
 * Proficient in use of financial appraisal applications
 * Positive and adaptable, with a willingness to learn
 * Self-motivated, organised and reliable
 * Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Desirable:

 * Relevant professional qualification e.g. RICS, CIH, CIoB and/or evidence of continuous professional development.
 * Degree level education or equivalent through relevant training and/or experience.

## Description

We're looking for a motivated Senior Development Manager to take a leading role in the acquisition, feasibility and planning approval process for new build homes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business and contributing to the growth objectives of the Chime Housing business plan., * Exploring and securing new land opportunities (on and off market) in line with the agreed business plan.

 * Leading negotiations on heads of terms, option agreements, conditional contracts, land agreements, purchase agreements, appointments and joint ventures.
 * Maximising opportunities with partner developers, landowners, agents, local authorities and other stakeholders to secure new homes.
 * Carry out feasibility and robust risk appraisals for all projects and to prepare financial models and reports for approvals as required.
 * Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to progress schemes through the planning process.
 * Develop, monitor and manage project budgets & cash flow and contribute to the service financial plans and the service budget as guided by the Director of Partnerships and New Business.


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