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Property, Surveying, Project Management & Cost Consultancy - Project ManagementDevelopment Officer30725101016_1742483543West Midlands, EnglandUp to xc2xa339789.95 per annumSave job Saved jobUp to xc2xa339789.95 per annumStart Date: ASAPProperty, Surveying, Project Management & Cost Consultancy - Project ManagementDevelopment OfficerAlready appliedShare:Save job Saved jobMar 20, 2025We are working with an established , forward thinking Social housing Provider to help fill the following role : Development Officer.West Midlands | xc2xa339789.95Role ProfileDevelopment Officer , Job Purpose

• To ensure that our client delivers an excellent Development Programme
• Ensure all development files up to date in line with Homes England requirements.

Responsibilities, Key Tasks

• Provide support during the handover process including attending handover.
• Process all development invoices on finance software, EBIS.
• Produce Development Appraisals.
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Development and keep internal records up to date.

Development Finance

• Create and process all Purchase Orders and deal with all enquiries and queries.
• Produce paperwork to set up new suppliers.
• Set up and attend monthly cashflow meetings with Finance.
• Check and pay all invoices.
• Obtain and send development cash flow updates to Finance.

Communication, PR and record keeping

• Set up monthly Development Liaison Meetings (DLM) meetings, produce the agenda, attend and take notes. Keep the DLM teams channel updated.
• Maintain and update the Development PR Plan including Social Media and PR.
• Draft press articles for approval. Take photos/produce images for LinkedIn and other social media outlets.
• Liaise internally to keep the website up to date.
• Arrange signing of contracts/deeds/collateral warranties - emailing and posting hard copies, travelling by car to collect and drop off documents.
• Keeping SharePoint and development folders up to date.
• Maintaining the Contracts Register.

Programme Management

• Provide support during the handover process including attending handover.
• Provide support during audits.
• Attend Pre-Tenancy Workshop's and sign-up meetings with prospective tenants.
• Maintain and update Handover Sheet.
• Complete forms relating to Homes England claims.
• Manage defect queries and produce scheme out-turn reports.
• Obtain RICS reports and valuations.
• Produce appointment letters for consultants.

Other Tasks

• To ensure that Core Values and Strategic Objectives are actively promoted and worked to at all times.
• To attend meetings and/or training and development activities, and represent, as required.
• To undertake any other tasks appropriate to the post as required by the Group.
• Ensure that the Group's Equal Opportunities Policy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy is implemented at all times.
• All colleagues are responsible for the health and safety of themselves and of others.

Experience and knowledge

• Experience of working in the development department of a housing association
• Knowledge of Homes England funding requirements.
• Intermediate building technical knowledge and experience.
• Have a working knowledge of financial systems.
• Basic understanding of Proval or similar development software.
• Have ability to attend site meetings through own resources.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.30725101016_1742483543West Midlands, EnglandUp to xc2xa339789.95 per annum

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