The Role

We have a fabulous opportunity to join our expanding Housing Development team delivering a pipeline of 1,000+ homes for Wandsworth people.

Reporting to our new Head of Housing Development Joe Richardson, you will get stuck in to projects from their earliest feasibility stage, overseeing projects right the way through the planning and delivery process until handover.

You’ll have a background in a relevant planning or construction field – applying your experience to ensure we deliver quality new homes and first-class service to our customers.  Your duties will be broad and varied – from resident consultation events as part of the planning process, to commissioning technical site investigations and overseeing works programmes until completion. Your prior experience might be limited to sections of the Development process – which won’t be a problem as we’ll put in a comprehensive training programme to bridge any gaps.  As the team grows and you build your experience, you will also assume line management responsibilities for up to three people.

You will have a proactive approach and willingness to build effective relationships with customers, other departmental teams and key stakeholders across the organisation.  The environment is fast-paced, with tight deadlines therefore you will need to be a good communicator, well organised, have excellent written, numerical and analytical skills and sound IT abilities.

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance. These include a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays.

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Closing Date: Sunday 9^th February 2020

Shortlisting Date:  Monday 10^th February 2020

Interview Date: Wednesday 19^th February 2020

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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