Assistant Director - Development

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an inspirational housing professional to lead our Development Team.  Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Business Growth and Resilience, the successful candidate will drive the delivery of the company’s new build development programmes, to produce high quality, sustainable and affordable accommodation.

The Assistant Director will support organisational cultural change by inspiring and motivating key partners and colleagues to deliver our vision, values and strategic objectives, and the philosophy of the Magenta Way.

You will motivate, manage and ensure the professional development of the Head of Service and provide guidance and support to the Development Team.Magenta Living | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career (jobtrain.co.uk)

To be successful in your application you should have proven experience in a similar role and able to draw on experience to implement successful development planning. The successful candidate will have a relevant professional qualification such as RICS or CIOB and appropriate degree would be preferred.

You should be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle. The successful candidate will also need to work flexibly including evenings and occasional travel to national events.

This role is on a permanent basis working 37 hours per week, based in our modern head office in Birkenhead, Wirral. The office is easily accessible from most transport links with just a short walk from Hamilton Square train station and local bus routes. Free parking is provided to staff either on site or nearby.

The Next Steps

You can view the job description and apply for the role by logging into our recruitment portal at: www.magentaliving.org.uk/jobs

To apply, please submit your CV on Jobtrain and outline your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Closing date:  3rd March

Interview date: Week commencing 15th March 2021

Please note that you will be expected to complete a personality profile if you are shortlisted, which must be completed prior to interview.  You will be issued details and the deadline date for completion.  We will not proceed with your interview if you do not complete it.

To find out more about working for Magenta Living such as our values and fantastic employee benefits package, click here!

Magenta Living are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Applications from all suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We offer a range of family friendly policies and flexible working arrangements to support employees from different backgrounds.

We will positively encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics which are under-represented in specific roles in accordance with Section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.