2899 Development Officer - Karbon Homes

Development Officer

Karbon Homes

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Development Officer!

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Development Officer in the New Business Development Delivery Team. To help secure and build homes for our customers.

About the role:

The role of Development Officer is to help support the development delivery team in securing land and new build opportunities across the Northeast of England. It is wide ranging, in scope, no day is ever the same. You will be working on a pipeline of projects of over £500m, helping to deliver up to 600 homes per year

The role will require ongoing collaboration with colleagues, external consultants, and contractors. Joining a dynamic team, you will be up for the challenge of working in an exciting environment, where you can make a real difference to customers lives, providing support to the new business team. This role is available as secondment with agreement from your line manager.

About you:

You will understand housing and development, have background knowledge of what we do, have a great understanding of the Karbon values and display them in your current role. You will understand how we can make a difference. You’re keen to learn, you can problem solve, multitask and work collaboratively across Karbon as well as with external consultants, contractors and agencies.

If that sounds like you, please feel free to get in touch to find out more about the role.

About our team:

The successful candidate will work in our development delivery team led by the Lea Smith, Head of Land and Partnerships North East, If you require further information about the role, please contact Lea Smith, Head of Land & Partnerships on 07930842162.

Key Information:

It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Development Officer – fixed term role until end of September 2024
• Salary is £35,345 per annum
• Location: Greengates
• Regular travel will be required.
• 37 Hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for. The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA).

The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits:

We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits. We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates:

Closing date for applications - Sunday 7 April 2024

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date - To be confirmed

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact [email protected]

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